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

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

Median annual salary $53,980 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $76,660
Employed locally 220
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $52,240
    50th (median)
    $53,980
    75th
    $61,230
    90th
    $76,660

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,320
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,730
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $52,340
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $57,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,200
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $61,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Louisiana is 14.3% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,240.