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Teacher salary in Louisiana

Teachers in Louisiana earn a median $58,770 a year across all employers.

$58,770
median pay in LA, all employers
22,060
workers in LA (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Louisiana, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in Louisiana, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureLA
Workers22,060
10th percentile$46,680
Median$58,770
90th percentile$76,380
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Louisiana

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
TRSL Regular Plan (membership on or after July 1, 2015)
Regular Plan - membership on or after 2015-07-01
2.5%age 62 with 5 years of service credit8%Not covered

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Louisiana pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Louisiana

69 school districts in Louisiana, largest Jefferson Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, St. Tammany Parish.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Louisiana

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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