Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,200 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.77
10th percentile $18,130
90th percentile $54,460
Employed locally 120
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,130
    25th
    $28,910
    50th (median)
    $43,200
    75th
    $51,200
    90th
    $54,460

    Top-paying metros for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,110
    Vineland, NJ $58,830
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,320
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,730
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $53,980
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $52,340
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $57,750
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $61,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Southwest Louisiana is $20.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.85 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Southwest Louisiana is 16.4% above the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $18,130 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,910.