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History Teachers Salary in Louisiana

History Teachers in Louisiana earn a median of $78,990 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$78,990
vs. U.S. median
−6% ($83,820)
Rank among states
28 of 45
Jobs in the state
120

Pay range in Louisiana

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,820; the top 10% earn over $122,340. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.

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History Teachers pay in Louisiana

How much do history teachers make in Louisiana?

The median is $78,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,820 and the top 10% earn over $122,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Louisiana a good state for history teachers?

On pay alone it ranks 28 of 45 (−6% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses