How much does a teacher and instructor make in Louisiana?
$59,460a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Louisiana. That is $28.59 an hour or $4,955 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.59
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,790Median: $59,460Highest 10%: $79,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,790 | $14.32 | |
| 25th | $44,310 | $21.30 | |
| Median | $59,460 | $28.59 | |
| 75th | $67,900 | $32.64 | |
| 90th | $79,430 | $38.19 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Alexandria, LA | $56,560 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $51,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 28. North Dakota | $60,420 |
| 29. South Carolina | $60,220 |
| 30. Georgia | $60,130 |
| 31. Louisiana | $59,460 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $58,420 |
| 33. Kentucky | $58,200 |
| 34. Ohio | $56,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $28.59 ($59,460 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $59,460 against $66,140 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Louisiana ranks 31 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays teacher and instructors the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $65,150 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.