Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Louisiana
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Louisiana
$54,410
National Median
$63,000
Employment
3,510
Entry Level (10th)
$46,100
Top Earners (90th)
$70,020
How Louisiana Compares
Louisiana pays $8,590 less than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 1.839 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in Louisiana (location quotient: 1.22).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |