LA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-3031

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual Salary $28,450 -26% below national average (national: $38,470)
$32,110Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
1,090Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$28,450
$16,780
10th pct.
$43,420
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$16,780$8.07
25th percentile$23,330$11.22
50th percentile (median)$28,450$13.68
75th percentile$34,250$16.47
90th percentile (top earners)$43,420$20.87
Mean (average)$32,110$15.44

How Louisiana Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Louisiana
Louisiana (current) $28,450
California $57,260 +101%
Oregon $55,540 +95%
Washington $54,880 +93%
Hawaii $50,070 +76%
Minnesota $48,710 +71%
District of Columbia $47,930 +68%
West Virginia $47,630 +67%
Rhode Island $44,680 +57%

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Related Occupations in Louisiana

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Library Assistants, Clerical $28,520 300
School Bus Monitors $28,330 710
Sewing Machine Operators $28,670 810
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $28,700 1,140
Retail Salespersons $28,820 51,540
Cooks, Restaurant $28,880 15,130

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in Louisiana?

The mean substitute teachers, short-term salary in Louisiana is $32,110 per year. The median (middle) salary is $28,450 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Louisiana?

Entry-level substitute teachers, short-terms (10th percentile) in Louisiana typically earn around $16,780 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $23,330 per year.

What is the highest Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in Louisiana?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Louisiana make approximately $43,420 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $34,250 per year.

How does the Louisiana Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary compare to the national average?

The median substitute teachers, short-term salary in Louisiana is $28,450, which is -26% below national average of $38,470.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes