Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $60,700 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,150
90th percentile $96,180
Employed locally 190
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,150
    25th
    $60,510
    50th (median)
    $60,700
    75th
    $76,570
    90th
    $96,180

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 111% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 11% above 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 Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,670
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,410
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$108,970
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$59,500
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Shreveport?

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

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Shreveport, LA is 12.8% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,150 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,510.