Education Teachers Salary in Louisiana
Education Teachers in Louisiana earn a median of $83,710 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,710
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($75,350)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,040; the top 10% earn over $212,740. Nationally the range is $39,530 to $126,860.
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- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$91,340 median in Louisiana
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$83,700 median in Louisiana
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$77,250 median in Louisiana
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$59,100 median in Louisiana
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$60,350 median in Louisiana
Education Teachers pay in Louisiana
How much do education teachers make in Louisiana?
The median is $83,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,040 and the top 10% earn over $212,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for education teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 49 (+11% vs. the national median of $75,350). Living costs are not included.