Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the median pay for kindergarten teachers, except special education is $53,130 a year. About 3,730 people work in this job there.

$53,130Median yearly pay

$50,670–$59,270Middle half of workers, yearly

3,730People in this job in Louisiana

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($62,680). Louisiana ranks 42nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for kindergarten teachers, except special education in Louisiana

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$44,720
25% of workers	$50,670
Half of workers (median)	$53,130
75% of workers	$59,270
90% of workers	$60,530

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Louisiana metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington	$59,360	160
New Orleans-Metairie	$58,970	610
Shreveport-Bossier City	$57,910	150
Baton Rouge	$57,760	480
Lake Charles	$52,180	140
Monroe	$49,890	110
Hammond	$47,540	70

Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for kindergarten teachers, except special education

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 11,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Louisiana

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,770
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$59,850
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$58,760
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$38,020
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$59,100
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$59,420
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$58,800
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,300

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.