How much does a substitute teacher make in Louisiana?
$27,370a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Louisiana. That is $13.16 an hour or $2,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.16
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,730Median: $27,370Highest 10%: $44,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,730 | $9.97 | |
| 25th | $26,890 | $12.93 | |
| Median | $27,370 | $13.16 | |
| 75th | $33,960 | $16.33 | |
| 90th | $44,350 | $21.32 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $27,830 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $26,890 |
| Monroe, LA | $26,770 |
| Shreveport, LA | $25,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 43. Arkansas | $29,230 |
| 44. Montana | $28,050 |
| 45. South Dakota | $27,840 |
| 46. Louisiana | $27,370 |
| 47. Alabama | $25,340 |
| 48. Nevada | $24,960 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $23,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $13.16 ($27,370 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $27,370 against $41,670 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for substitute teacher pay?
Louisiana ranks 46 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays substitute teachers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $27,830 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.