See the List of Teacher Salaries in Louisiana by Parish

SHREVEPORT, LA - Teacher salaries in Louisiana have been going up a bit each year. But we still lag behind many other states.

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Lawmakers have approved one time pay bonuses for teachers over the past two years. But that money is not included in the salaries.

The National Education Association (NEA) says "even with record-level increases in some states, average teacher pay has failed to keep up with inflation over the past decade. Adjusted for inflation, on average, teachers are making 5% less than they did 10 years ago."

The national average for teachers is now at $69,544. The average starting salary for teachers is $44,530.

What's the Average Teacher Pay in Louisiana?

Louisiana teachers make an average of $54,248 which puts us at #46 in the country. But starting pay for teachers in the Bayou State is at $45,593 which is #19 in the nation.

What Do Texas Teachers Make?

Teachers make $60,716 which is #30 in the nation.

Starting teachers in Texas make $47,195 which is #15 in the nation.

When we talk about recruiting teachers, this NEA report says pay is one of the critical problems.

A staggering 77% of U.S. school districts still pay a starting salary below $50,000 (28.6% start out teachers at less than $40,000), while teacher salaries top out over $100,000 in only 16.6% of districts.

When you look at teacher pay in Louisiana by parish, you will find the pay is best in several northwest Louisiana parishes. Red River Parish is at the top of the heap, paying teachers nearly $80,000. Natchitoches, Webster, Caddo and Bossier Parishes are in the top 7.

This data comes from the Department of Education website.