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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Louisiana
- Shreveport$69,260
- Baton Rouge$63,760
- New Orleans$59,180
- Houma$58,690
- Slidell$56,330
- Monroe$54,900
- Hammond$53,980
- Lake Charles$53,190
- Alexandria$49,100
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | $69,260 | $63,390 | $48,580 | $55,863 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $63,760 | $59,900 | $51,550 | $51,885 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $59,180 | $60,830 | $48,500 | $48,342 | 93 |
| Houma | $58,690 | $58,760 | $58,760 | $47,963 | 85 |
| Slidell | $56,330 | $60,050 | $49,350 | $46,138 | 93 |
| Monroe | $54,900 | $49,660 | $48,710 | $45,031 | 84 |
| Hammond | $53,980 | $47,480 | $47,480 | $44,320 | 84 |
| Lake Charles | $53,190 | $52,220 | $52,220 | $43,709 | 86 |
| Alexandria | $49,100 | $47,280 | $47,280 | $40,545 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
More about pay in Louisiana
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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