Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Louisiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $58,770 | $72,224 | -19% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.25 | $34.72 | -19% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $66,633.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Louisiana is $58,770, or about $28.25 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. Louisiana is -19% below the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in Louisiana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 22,060 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $58,770, Louisiana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.