Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Louisiana earn a median salary of $52,461 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.8% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 20,100 elementary school teachers, except special education are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $47,950 to $59,670 depending on location.
$52,461
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$59,670
Highest paying metro
$47,950
Lowest paying metro
20,100
Employed in Louisiana
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LA | $59,670 | $47,570 | $62,930 | 2,180 |
| New Orleans, LA | $59,430 | $50,530 | $60,440 | 4,340 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $58,270 | $51,150 | $62,480 | 4,180 |
| Slidell, LA | $55,650 | $52,220 | $61,370 | 1,510 |
| Houma, LA | $51,600 | $49,940 | $59,990 | 820 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $51,490 | $48,950 | $62,340 | — |
| Monroe, LA | $50,250 | $50,090 | $55,520 | 1,220 |
| Central Louisiana | $50,090 | $45,130 | $62,100 | 1,540 |
| Hammond, LA | $49,670 | $49,670 | $60,940 | 660 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $49,440 | $49,440 | $50,110 | 1,080 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $49,390 | $44,040 | $60,010 | 1,000 |
| Lafayette, LA | $49,090 | $48,610 | $50,780 | 890 |
| Alexandria, LA | $47,950 | $47,950 | $51,400 | 680 |