Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in New Orleans, LA

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

Median annual salary $59,840 -14% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,960
90th percentile $77,900
Employed locally 300
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,960
    25th
    $58,110
    50th (median)
    $59,840
    75th
    $62,140
    90th
    $77,900

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 96% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,040
    Rhode Island $89,460
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,520

    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, Secondary School make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in New Orleans, LA is 14% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in New Orleans?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,960 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,110.