Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $58,800 a year. About 4,000 people work in this job there.

$58,800Median yearly pay

$49,310–$61,140Middle half of workers, yearly

4,000People in this job in Louisiana

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). Louisiana ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Louisiana

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$46,690
25% of workers	$49,310
Half of workers (median)	$58,800
75% of workers	$61,140
90% of workers	$71,620

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Louisiana metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Shreveport-Bossier City	$61,610	410
Baton Rouge	$60,310	800
New Orleans-Metairie	$60,000	850
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux	$57,660	150
Monroe	$53,820	40
Lake Charles	$51,630	300
Alexandria	$48,710	160
Lafayette	$47,710	150

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 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
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$53,130
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$38,020
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$59,100
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,300
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$59,420

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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.