Middle School Teachers Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Middle School Teachers
Middle School Teachers in Louisiana earn a median of $58,760 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($64,370)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,560
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,260; the top 10% earn over $78,020. Nationally the range is $48,080 to $102,540.
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
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,770 median in Louisiana
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59,420 median in Louisiana
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$59,100 median in Louisiana
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$66,870 median in Louisiana
Middle School Teachers pay in Louisiana
How much do middle school teachers make in Louisiana?
The median is $58,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,260 and the top 10% earn over $78,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for middle school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $64,370). Living costs are not included.