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Substitute Teacher Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$13.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,703/year ($1,975/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,090 Substitute Teacher jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $27,370 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 $23,703 — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
| Gross (median) | $27,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,127 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,094 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$446 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,703 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,975 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Louisiana?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Louisiana is $27,370 per year ($13.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,890 and $33,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $27,370, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $23,703 per year ($1,975 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 1,090 Substitute 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.