How much does a teacher and instructor make in Alexandria?
$56,560a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $27.19 an hour or $4,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.19
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 157 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,890Median: $56,560Highest 10%: $100,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| 25th | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $56,560 | $27.19 | |
| 75th | $85,380 | $41.05 | |
| 90th | $100,900 | $48.52 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Slidell, LA | $65,150 |
| Lafayette, LA | $62,120 |
| New Orleans, LA | $59,500 |
| Shreveport, LA | $59,270 |
| Monroe, LA | $59,220 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $57,980 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $51,950 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Education Teacher | $58,080 |
| Special Education Teacher | $57,940 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $49,860 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $48,740 |
| Special Education Teacher | $48,710 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Worker | $48,540 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,950 |
| Middle School Teacher | $47,280 |
| Preschool Teacher | $36,840 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $33,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $27.19 ($56,560 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $56,560 against $66,140 nationally, 14% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $59,460, so Alexandria pays 5% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for teacher and instructor pay?
157 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,900 or more.
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.