Postsecondary Teachers, All Other pay range in Hammond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,070 or more. The middle half of other postsecondary teachers in Hammond earn between $52,100 and $106,410.
- $28K10th
- $52K25th
- $84KMedian
- $106K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,470 | $6,789 | — |
| Median | $84,050 | $7,004 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,100 | $4,342 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,410 | $8,868 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other pay in Hammond vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Other postsecondary teachers in Hammond earn 7% less than the Louisiana average ($87,380) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($90,630). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $77,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $81,470 | $84,050 | $27,810 | $136,070 | 630 |
| Louisiana | $87,380 | $78,810 | $47,040 | $136,070 | 6,870 |
| United States | $90,630 | $77,640 | $44,300 | $160,700 | 149,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary after taxes in Hammond
On the average salary of $81,470, a single filer in Hammond takes home about $64,086 a year, or $5,341 a month and $2,465 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hammond a good place for other postsecondary teachers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hammond area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 84.5), so the average $81,470 buys what about $96,460 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Hammond ($38,480). A typical home costs $225,222, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in other Louisiana cities
Hammond ranks 4th of 7 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Shreveport pays the most ($103,330).
- Shreveport$103,330
- Baton Rouge$94,120
- New Orleans$81,620
- Hammond$81,470
- Lafayette$79,380
- Monroe$78,810
- Houma$70,590
Highest-paying cities for other postsecondary teachers
Trenton, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($167,460).
- Trenton, NJ$167,460
- Sacramento, CA$145,740
- Boston, MA$130,280
- Salem, OR$121,310
- Modesto, CA$117,920
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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in Hammond: questions
What is the entry-level other postsecondary teachers salary in Hammond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other postsecondary teachers take-home pay in Hammond?
About $64,086 a year ($5,341 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,470.
Do other postsecondary teachers earn more in Hammond than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($90,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1199; area Hammond, LA (25220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 13.66, this job is 13.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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