Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary in Louisiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Louisiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Louisiana Median
$37,760
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.15
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#43 of 51
3,030 employed here

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Louisiana?

A Self-Enrichment Teacher working in Louisiana earns a median salary of $37,760 per year, or about $18.15 per hour. That is 19% below the national median of $46,800 for this occupation.

Within Louisiana, entry-level pay starts around $22,400 while the top 10% make $79,580 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $29,790 and $62,560 a year.

Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in Louisiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$22,400$10.77
25th percentile (early career)$29,790$14.32
50th percentile (median)$37,760$18.15
75th percentile (experienced)$62,560$30.08
90th percentile (top earners)$79,580$38.26

How Louisiana compares

Louisiana ranks 43rd out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,430
2New Hampshire$59,880
3New York$57,790
4Connecticut$55,240
5Oregon$53,790

Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in Louisiana

Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Louisiana pay ($37,760) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Louisiana?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in Louisiana is $37,760 per year, or about $18.15 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $22,400 at the entry level to $79,580 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Louisiana pay compare to the national average?
Louisiana pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 19% less than the national median of $46,800. Louisiana ranks 43rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Louisiana a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $37,760 a year. About 3,030 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in Louisiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Louisiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Louisiana include Pediatrician, General ($502,720), Anesthesiologist ($410,500), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($404,550), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.