Secondary School Teachers Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Secondary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers in Louisiana earn a median of $59,850 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($72,040)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,210
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,590; the top 10% earn over $79,720. Nationally the range is $48,780 to $107,600.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,770 median in Louisiana
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$53,130 median in Louisiana
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,760 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
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59,420 median in Louisiana
Secondary School Teachers pay in Louisiana
How much do secondary school teachers make in Louisiana?
The median is $59,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,590 and the top 10% earn over $79,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for secondary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $72,040). Living costs are not included.