Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $52,340 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,870
90th percentile $74,580
Employed locally 170
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,870
    25th
    $51,260
    50th (median)
    $52,340
    75th
    $59,720
    90th
    $74,580

    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

    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, Kindergarten and Elementary School$53,980
    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, Secondary School make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Southwest Louisiana is 24.8% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,870 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,260.