Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $52,700 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,850
90th percentile $58,530
Employed locally 150
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,850
    25th
    $51,670
    50th (median)
    $52,700
    75th
    $58,530
    90th
    $58,530

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 76% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,890
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $82,370
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $79,330
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $79,060

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,720
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,270
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $79,180
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,580
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Baton Rouge?

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

    Is Baton Rouge above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Baton Rouge, LA is 15.3% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $35,850 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,670.