Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $51,710 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,400
90th percentile $60,550
Employed locally 130
National median $63,000

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

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

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

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,400
    25th
    $51,400
    50th (median)
    $51,710
    75th
    $59,780
    90th
    $60,550

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 80% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 20% 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 Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,600
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,900
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,120
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $108,870
    Instructional Coordinators $62,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Houma, LA is 17.9% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,400 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,400.