Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Louisiana: $42,500 Average

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Average base salary, Louisiana

$42,500 / year

≈ $3,550 per month · $20.43 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Louisiana · median $39,500

25th percentile
$30,500Average
$42,50075th percentile
$52,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary by state

Alabama$32,500

Alaska$52,500

Arizona$40,000

Arkansas$39,500

California$53,000

Colorado$55,000

Connecticut$52,500

Delaware$38,500

District of Columbia$70,500

Florida$38,500

Georgia$49,500

Hawaii$52,500

Idaho$37,000

Illinois$46,500

Indiana$39,500

Iowa$37,000

Kansas$48,000

Kentucky$36,500

Louisiana$42,500

Maine$47,000

Maryland$49,000

Massachusetts$50,000

Michigan$41,000

Minnesota$46,500

Mississippi$36,500

Missouri$40,500

Montana$40,000

Nebraska$52,000

Nevada$44,500

New Hampshire$43,500

New Jersey$59,000

New Mexico$52,500

New York$53,500

North Carolina$38,500

North Dakota$43,000

Ohio$38,000

Oklahoma$38,500

Oregon$50,000

Pennsylvania$38,500

Rhode Island$41,000

South Carolina$37,500

South Dakota$44,000

Tennessee$42,500

Texas$37,000

Utah$37,500

Vermont$54,500

Virginia$44,000

Washington$50,000

West Virginia$39,000

Wisconsin$38,000

Wyoming$38,500

About this role

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education is a professional role in the Educational Instruction and Library job family, focused on Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educations do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.

Top skills: Speaking Instructing Learning Strategies Active Listening Social Perceptiveness Reading Comprehension

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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

363,900 workers

$41,000

Educational Services

88,550 workers

$59,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

60,090 workers

$64,000

Other Services (except Public Administration)

15,960 workers

$48,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

6,060 workers

$52,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

2,970 workers

$61,500

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

2,160 workers

$40,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

1,350 workers

$47,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pays 50% below the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).

Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library

Library Technician$47,000

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$48,000

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39,500

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49,500

Tutor$50,000

Self-Enrichment Teacher$56,500

Museum Technicians and Conservators$59,500

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$61,000

Farm and Home Management Educators$63,000

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$68,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make?

The average base salary for a Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the United States is $44,500 per year, or about $21.39 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $35,500 and $49,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?

The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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