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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Louisiana
- Shreveport$72,950
- Baton Rouge$67,090
- Slidell$61,750
- New Orleans$61,660
- Houma$59,230
- Monroe$56,960
- Alexandria$55,880
- Lake Charles$55,170
- Hammond$54,930
- Lafayette$51,280
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | $72,950 | $62,040 | $59,090 | $58,348 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $67,090 | $60,690 | $51,260 | $54,401 | 91 |
| Slidell | $61,750 | $60,600 | $60,600 | $50,330 | 93 |
| New Orleans | $61,660 | $60,750 | $58,780 | $50,260 | 93 |
| Houma | $59,230 | $61,180 | $59,070 | $48,381 | 85 |
| Monroe | $56,960 | $58,590 | $48,830 | $46,625 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $55,880 | $48,740 | $48,740 | $45,789 | 86 |
| Lake Charles | $55,170 | $52,140 | $52,140 | $45,240 | 86 |
| Hammond | $54,930 | $58,410 | $47,780 | $45,055 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $51,280 | $47,750 | $47,110 | $42,231 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Secondary 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 25-2031.
- 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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