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Preschool Teacher Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$18.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,963/year ($2,664/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,570 Preschool Teacher jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $38,020 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 $31,963 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $38,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,382 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,909 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$766 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,963 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,664 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Louisiana?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Louisiana is $38,020 per year ($18.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,680 and $50,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $38,020, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $31,963 per year ($2,664 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 3,570 Preschool 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.