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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Louisiana

The median pay for a middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Louisiana is $53,150/year, per BLS data. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$53K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$46K
Entry level (10th %)
$75K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $53K get you in Louisiana?

Take-home$3,589/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,102/mo
Rent burden30.7% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$53,150/yr
After rent$2,487/mo
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About middle school teachers, except special and career/technical educations

U.S. employed: 6,600
Category: Education
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana

Bar chart showing Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $46,250, 25th percentile $49,430, median $53,150, 75th percentile $61,340, 90th percentile $74,630. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$46K25th$49KMedian$53K75th$61K90th$75K
Bar chart showing Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $46,250, 25th percentile $49,430, median $53,150, 75th percentile $61,340, 90th percentile $74,630. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level middle school teachers, except special and career/technical educations (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $53K.Top earners bring in $75K or more - a $28K spread from bottom to top.

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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$99K+57%11,110
California$97K+54%46,530
Rhode Island$90K+42%2,380
Massachusetts$84K+34%16,480
New York$83K+31%34,830
Connecticut$81K+29%7,880
District of Columbia$78K+24%1,510
Oregon$78K+24%6,640
New Jersey$78K+23%26,510
Pennsylvania$77K+22%25,980
Maryland$76K+21%11,700
Alaska$76K+21%1,170
Utah$75K+20%5,320
New Mexico$74K+17%4,120
Ohio$67K+6%26,780

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Frequently asked questions

How much do middle school teachers, except special and career/technical educations make in Louisiana?

The median is $53,150 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,250, and experienced middle school teachers, except special and career/technical educations can clear $74,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $53K enough to live in Louisiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,589/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,102/month (median of metro areas), which eats 30.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education salary go in Louisiana?

Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education salary is worth about $53,150 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do middle school teachers, except special and career/technical educations get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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