How much does a special education teacher make in Louisiana?
$61,170a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Louisiana. That is $29.41 an hour or $5,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.41
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,390Median: $61,170Highest 10%: $79,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| 25th | $52,790 | $25.38 | |
| Median | $61,170 | $29.41 | |
| 75th | $63,670 | $30.61 | |
| 90th | $79,130 | $38.04 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $62,430 |
| New Orleans, LA | $61,330 |
| Shreveport, LA | $61,280 |
| Alexandria, LA | $58,080 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $52,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 29. Arkansas | $61,690 |
| 30. North Dakota | $61,500 |
| 31. Connecticut | $61,480 |
| 32. Louisiana | $61,170 |
| 33. Indiana | $60,920 |
| 34. Nebraska | $59,760 |
| 35. Arizona | $59,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $29.41 ($61,170 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $61,170 against $76,580 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for special education teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 32 of 42 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays special education teachers the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $62,430 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.