Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Louisiana
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Louisiana earn a median salary of $53,706 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.8% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 3,400 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $48,710 to $59,740 depending on location.
$53,706
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$59,740
Highest paying metro
$48,710
Lowest paying metro
3,400
Employed in Louisiana
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,740 | $51,450 | $62,130 | 720 |
| Shreveport, LA | $59,560 | $59,210 | $77,170 | 400 |
| New Orleans, LA | $58,030 | $50,210 | $61,370 | 760 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $55,920 | $46,530 | $55,970 | 170 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $53,980 | $52,240 | $61,230 | 220 |
| Monroe, LA | $51,820 | $51,230 | $60,190 | 190 |
| Central Louisiana | $51,780 | $49,010 | $58,180 | 230 |
| Houma, LA | $51,710 | $51,400 | $59,780 | 130 |
| Lafayette, LA | $49,970 | $49,270 | $57,440 | 140 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $49,550 | $49,550 | $50,620 | 280 |
| Alexandria, LA | $48,710 | $48,710 | $49,680 | 160 |