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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #45 of 50 · LA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of kindergarten teachers, except special educations in Louisiana earn between $44,720 and $60,530. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean kindergarten teachers, except special education salary in Louisiana is $54,040, about 22.1% below the U.S. average ($69,370). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $59,360 | $57,160 | 160 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $58,970 | $55,080 | 610 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $58,310 | $53,900 | 100 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $57,910 | $54,490 | 150 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $57,760 | $58,480 | 480 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $52,180 | $52,300 | 140 |
| Monroe, LA | $49,890 | $52,490 | 110 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $48,260 | $49,650 | 80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make in Louisiana?
The median kindergarten teachers, except special education salary in Louisiana is $53,130 per year (mean $54,040), and about 80% earn between $44,720 and $60,530.
How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make per hour in Louisiana?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,040 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Louisiana a high-paying state for kindergarten teachers, except special education?
Louisiana ranks #45 of 50 states for kindergarten teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $54,040 is about 22.1% below the U.S. average of $69,370.
Which metro areas in Louisiana pay kindergarten teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana for kindergarten teachers, except special education are Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA ($59,360), New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($58,970), Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area ($58,310), by median annual wage.
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