salary$60,350 a yearmedian pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,550per year
Jobs in the area4,400people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford New Orleans?
OK. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 30.0% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $60,350 a year. Most earn between $47,010 and $75,550.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 30.0% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.