How much does a teaching assistant make in Louisiana?
$37,950a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Louisiana. That is $18.25 an hour or $3,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.25
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,380Median: $37,950Highest 10%: $59,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,380 | $10.28 | |
| 25th | $27,150 | $13.05 | |
| Median | $37,950 | $18.25 | |
| 75th | $49,340 | $23.72 | |
| 90th | $59,880 | $28.79 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $40,730 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $40,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 29. Nebraska | $39,650 |
| 30. Iowa | $38,960 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $38,020 |
| 32. Louisiana | $37,950 |
| 33. Florida | $37,770 |
| 34. Colorado | $37,450 |
| 35. Idaho | $37,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $18.25 ($37,950 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $37,950 against $42,910 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for teaching assistant pay?
Louisiana ranks 32 of 45 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays teaching assistants the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $40,730 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.