Elementary School Teachers Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Elementary School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers in Louisiana earn a median of $58,770 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($63,970)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,060
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,680; the top 10% earn over $76,380. Nationally the range is $47,960 to $104,340.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$53,130 median in Louisiana
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,850 median in Louisiana
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59,420 median in Louisiana
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$59,100 median in Louisiana
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,760 median in Louisiana
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$66,870 median in Louisiana
Elementary School Teachers pay in Louisiana
How much do elementary school teachers make in Louisiana?
The median is $58,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,680 and the top 10% earn over $76,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for elementary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $63,970). Living costs are not included.