Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $51,780 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,320
90th percentile $62,540
Employed locally 230
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,320
    25th
    $49,010
    50th (median)
    $51,780
    75th
    $58,180
    90th
    $62,540

    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

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,090
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,040
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,330
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $51,240
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $53,040
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $57,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Central Louisiana is 17.8% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $42,320 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,010.