How much does a teaching assistant make in Louisiana?
$27,400a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Louisiana. That is $13.17 an hour or $2,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.17
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,680Median: $27,400Highest 10%: $38,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,680 | $9.94 | |
| 25th | $22,070 | $10.61 | |
| Median | $27,400 | $13.17 | |
| 75th | $33,410 | $16.06 | |
| 90th | $38,620 | $18.57 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lake Charles, LA | $31,610 |
| Shreveport, LA | $30,500 |
| New Orleans, LA | $28,560 |
| Slidell, LA | $28,330 |
| Monroe, LA | $28,210 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $26,880 |
| Houma, LA | $23,630 |
| Lafayette, LA | $22,000 |
| Hammond, LA | $20,930 |
| Alexandria, LA | $20,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 46. South Dakota | $28,220 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $27,920 |
| 48. South Carolina | $27,860 |
| 49. Louisiana | $27,400 |
| 50. Mississippi | $25,840 |
| 51. Alabama | $24,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $13.17 ($27,400 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $27,400 against $36,780 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for teaching assistant pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays teaching assistants the most?
Lake Charles, LA, with a median of $31,610 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.