Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the median pay for special education teachers, middle school is $59,420 a year. About 1,130 people work in this job there.

$59,420Median yearly pay

$50,510–$61,140Middle half of workers, yearly

1,130People in this job in Louisiana

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($66,810). Louisiana ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, middle school in Louisiana

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$48,210
25% of workers	$50,510
Half of workers (median)	$59,420
75% of workers	$61,140
90% of workers	$64,080

Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Louisiana metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
New Orleans-Metairie	$61,320	130
Shreveport-Bossier City	$60,090	110
Baton Rouge	$59,760	270
Lake Charles	$52,100	110
Lafayette	$48,480	70

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, middle school

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 6,000 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
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$59,100
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$56,890
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$58,800
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$38,020

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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.