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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Louisiana (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $48,014/year ($4,001/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,060 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $58,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,014 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $58,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,872 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,496 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,388 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,014 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,001 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Louisiana?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Louisiana is $58,770 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,110 and $61,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $58,770, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $48,014 per year ($4,001 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 22,060 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.