Advertisement
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term average salary by city in Louisiana
- Monroe$35,260
- New Orleans$32,490
- Shreveport$31,000
- Baton Rouge$30,730
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $35,260 | $26,770 | $16,490 | $29,840 | 84 |
| New Orleans | $32,490 | $27,830 | $27,370 | $27,697 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $31,000 | $25,510 | $25,510 | $26,545 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $30,730 | $26,890 | $26,890 | $26,336 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in other states
More about pay in Louisiana
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 25-3031.
- 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.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.