Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Louisiana
$57,720avg. a year
Annual salary · 3,160 employed
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Louisiana earn an average of $57,720 a year. That is $19,540 (25%) less than the U.S. average of $77,260. The best-paying metro area is Shreveport-Bossier City, LA at $72,480.
$59,100Median pay
$57,720Average yearly
+10%Avg. pay since 2020
#45Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Louisiana metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, secondary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
1170 jobs
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
$72,480
a year
2360 jobs
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
$62,020
a year
3370 jobs
Baton Rouge, LA
$59,950
a year
430 jobs
Monroe, LA
$58,400
a year
5200 jobs
Lake Charles, LA
$55,100
a year
6100 jobs
Alexandria, LA
$53,280
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Louisiana, charted
Pay over time
Louisiana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Louisiana special education teachers, secondary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Louisiana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $77,260 | – |
| Louisiana | $57,720 | – |
| Texas | $66,450 | – |
| Arkansas | $57,110 | – |
| Mississippi | $54,230 | – |
Related jobs in Louisiana
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,170
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,170
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,040
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41,280
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,260
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$54,040
Average pay, Louisiana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, secondary school make in Louisiana?
The average is $57,720 a year, and the median is $59,100. That is $19,540 (25%) less than the U.S. average of $77,260.
Where in Louisiana do they earn the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA ($72,480), followed by New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($62,020). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Alexandria, LA ($53,280).
How does Louisiana rank?
Louisiana ranks #45 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2058. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, secondary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.