How much does a special education teacher make in Louisiana?
$56,890a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Louisiana. That is $27.35 an hour or $4,741 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.35
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,750Median: $56,890Highest 10%: $61,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $49,770 | $23.93 | |
| Median | $56,890 | $27.35 | |
| 75th | $59,720 | $28.71 | |
| 90th | $61,200 | $29.42 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $59,140 |
| Monroe, LA | $56,890 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $56,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 35. Kansas | $59,220 |
| 36. Florida | $58,240 |
| 37. Utah | $58,230 |
| 38. Louisiana | $56,890 |
| 39. Kentucky | $54,220 |
| 40. Mississippi | $52,420 |
| 41. Wyoming | $52,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $27.35 ($56,890 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $56,890 against $64,830 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for special education teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 38 of 45 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays special education teachers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $59,140 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.