Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Louisiana (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from BLS OES · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25

BLS OES May 2025 · SOC 25-2031
$59,850
Louisiana median
$61,170
Louisiana mean
$72,040
US national median
-16.9%
vs national

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Overview

The median wage for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Louisiana is $59,850 per year (gross, before tax) — 16.9% below the US national median of $72,040 for this occupation. Figures are from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 15,000 people work in this occupation in Louisiana. Negotiating an offer in Louisiana? A good salary negotiation guide helps you make the case for the upper percentiles.

Louisiana Salary Percentiles

PercentileAnnual (gross)Notes
10th$47,590Entry level / lowest decile
25th$49,390Early career
50th (median)$59,850Typical pay
75th$62,580Experienced
90th$79,720Senior / highest decile

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How Louisiana Compares

StateMedian salaryvs national
Washington $102,670 +42.5%
California $101,370 +40.7%
New York $97,070 +34.7%
Massachusetts $95,260 +32.2%
Rhode Island $92,610 +28.6%
District of Columbia $82,750 +14.9%
New Jersey $82,200 +14.1%
Connecticut $80,970 +12.4%
Illinois $79,990 +11.0%
Alaska $79,650 +10.6%
Louisiana $59,850 -16.9%

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Salary data is sourced from BLS OES May 2025. Figures represent gross pay before tax across the whole occupation in this state and will differ from individual job offers. Reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Louisiana?

The median salary in Louisiana is $59,850 per year (gross, before tax), based on BLS OES May 2025 data. The mean is $61,170.

How does Louisiana pay compare to the US national average?

Louisiana is 16.9% below the US national median of $72,040 for this occupation.

Which US state pays secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education the most?

Washington has the highest median pay for this occupation at $102,670 per year. See the state comparison table above for more.

Data: BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-10-25