Elementary School Teacher Salary in Louisiana
Based on 21K+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$52,280
$25.135/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
-18.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$43K – $74K
21K employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,920 |
| 25th percentile | $49,200 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $52,280 |
| 75th percentile | $60,090 |
| 90th percentile | $73,950 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,460 |
| 2023 | $52,500 |
| 2024 | $52,280 |
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,460 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $52,500 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $52,280 | $64,107 |