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Teaching Assistant Salary in Louisiana (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $23,727/year ($1,977/month) for a single filer
Teaching Assistant pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,530 Teaching Assistant jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 25-9045, “Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Teaching Assistant salary of $27,400 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 $23,727 — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
| Gross (median) | $27,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,130 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,096 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$447 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,727 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,977 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Teaching Assistant make in Louisiana?
- The median Teaching Assistant salary in Louisiana is $27,400 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,070 and $33,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $27,400, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $23,727 per year ($1,977 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
- How many Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 14,530 Teaching Assistant 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.