Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $59,740 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,720
90th percentile $76,670
Employed locally 720
National median $63,000

Compare Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Baton Rouge, LA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
in
Baton Rouge, LA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,720
    25th
    $51,450
    50th (median)
    $59,740
    75th
    $62,130
    90th
    $76,670

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,730
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $81,260
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,130
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $80,090

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,720
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,270
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$79,180
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,580
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Baton Rouge?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Baton Rouge, LA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Baton Rouge above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Baton Rouge, LA is 5.2% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,720 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,450.