Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $58,760 a year. About 5,560 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($64,370). Louisiana ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46,260 |
| 25% of workers | $48,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58,760 |
| 75% of workers | $62,310 |
| 90% of workers | $78,020 |
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $63,390 | 310 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $60,830 | 920 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $60,050 | 150 |
| Baton Rouge | $59,900 | 1,340 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $58,760 | 320 |
| Lake Charles | $52,220 | 450 |
| Monroe | $49,660 | 120 |
| Hammond | $47,480 | 270 |
| Alexandria | $47,280 | 200 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
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