The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $34,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,150.
Pay spans roughly $22,780 at the 10th percentile to $61,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.73 per hour. An estimated 690 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $34,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,150 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.73 |
| 10th percentile | $22,780 |
| 90th percentile | $61,100 |
| Employment | 690 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.