Teachers and Instructors, All Other pay in Louisiana
$58,000avg. a year
Annual salary · 1,960 employed
Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Louisiana earn an average of $58,000 a year. That is $15,880 (21%) less than the U.S. average of $73,880. The best-paying metro area is Monroe, LA at $71,530.
$59,460Median pay
$58,000Average yearly
+12%Avg. pay since 2021
#40Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Louisiana metro areas
Average pay for teachers and instructors, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
1170 jobs
Monroe, LA
$71,530
a year
290 jobs
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA
$68,930
a year
360 jobs
Alexandria, LA
$67,480
a year
4110 jobs
Lafayette, LA
$60,180
a year
5230 jobs
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
$57,560
a year
6380 jobs
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
$55,750
a year
750 jobs
Lake Charles, LA
$54,460
a year
8600 jobs
Baton Rouge, LA
$52,760
a year
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Teachers and Instructors, All Other pay in Louisiana, charted
Pay over time
Louisiana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Louisiana teachers and instructors, all other work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Louisiana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $73,880 | – |
| Louisiana | $58,000 | – |
| Mississippi | $62,610 | – |
| Texas | $56,670 | – |
| Arkansas | $54,820 | – |
Related jobs in Louisiana
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,010
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,690
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,170
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,170
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,040
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41,280
Average pay, Louisiana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do teachers and instructors, all other make in Louisiana?
The average is $58,000 a year, and the median is $59,460. That is $15,880 (21%) less than the U.S. average of $73,880.
Where in Louisiana do they earn the most?
Monroe, LA ($71,530), followed by Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA ($68,930). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Baton Rouge, LA ($52,760).
How does Louisiana rank?
Louisiana ranks #40 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 25-3099. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national teachers and instructors, all other page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.