Substitute Teachers Salary in Louisiana
Substitute Teachers in Louisiana earn a median of $27,370 a year, −34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $27,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −34% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,090
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,730; the top 10% earn over $44,350. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$53,130 median in Louisiana
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,770 median in Louisiana
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59,420 median in Louisiana
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,850 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
Substitute Teachers pay in Louisiana
How much do substitute teachers make in Louisiana?
The median is $27,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,730 and the top 10% earn over $44,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 50 (−34% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.