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High School Teacher Salary in Louisiana (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $48,849/year ($4,071/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,210 High School Teacher jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median High School Teacher salary of $59,850 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 $48,849 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $59,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,002 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,579 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,421 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,849 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,071 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Louisiana?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Louisiana is $59,850 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,390 and $62,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $59,850, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $48,849 per year ($4,071 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 15,210 High 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.