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Special Education Teacher Salary in Louisiana (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $48,037/year ($4,003/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 40th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 4,000 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $58,800 a year — though pay ranges from $46,690 for newcomers to $71,620 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,000 Special Education Teacher jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $58,800 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 $48,037 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $58,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,876 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,498 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,389 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,037 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,003 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Louisiana?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Louisiana is $58,800 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,310 and $61,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $58,800, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $48,037 per year ($4,003 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 4,000 Special Education 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.