How much does a special education teacher make in Louisiana?
$59,100a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Louisiana. That is $28.41 an hour or $4,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.41
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,620Median: $59,100Highest 10%: $64,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| 25th | $50,870 | $24.46 | |
| Median | $59,100 | $28.41 | |
| 75th | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| 90th | $64,460 | $30.99 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $62,780 |
| New Orleans, LA | $61,630 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,590 |
| Monroe, LA | $59,160 |
| Alexandria, LA | $57,940 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $52,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 42. Idaho | $60,700 |
| 43. Kansas | $60,700 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $59,660 |
| 45. Louisiana | $59,100 |
| 46. Arkansas | $57,000 |
| 47. North Carolina | $56,770 |
| 48. Missouri | $55,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $28.41 ($59,100 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $59,100 against $74,260 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for special education teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays special education teachers the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $62,780 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.