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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Louisiana
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Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of elementary school teachers, except special educations in Louisiana earn between $46,680 and $76,380. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean elementary school teachers, except special education salary in Louisiana is $58,170, about 19.9% below the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $61,850 | $64,580 | 2,280 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,350 | $58,940 | 4,400 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $59,850 | $59,430 | 2,080 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,310 | $61,540 | 4,450 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $58,780 | $57,910 | 750 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $57,450 | $60,010 | 1,240 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $51,520 | $52,340 | 1,090 |
| Monroe, LA | $50,300 | $52,550 | 1,250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in Louisiana?
The median elementary school teachers, except special education salary in Louisiana is $58,770 per year (mean $58,170), and about 80% earn between $46,680 and $76,380.
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make per hour in Louisiana?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $58,170 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Louisiana a high-paying state for elementary school teachers, except special education?
Louisiana ranks #42 of 51 states for elementary school teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $58,170 is about 19.9% below the U.S. average of $72,650.
Which metro areas in Louisiana pay elementary school teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana for elementary school teachers, except special education are Shreveport-Bossier City, LA ($61,850), New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($60,350), Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA ($59,850), by median annual wage.
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