Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $58,030 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $65,750
Employed locally 760
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $50,210
    50th (median)
    $58,030
    75th
    $61,370
    90th
    $65,750

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 7% 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 New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,770
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$80,310
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$51,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in New Orleans, LA is 7.9% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,210.