High School Teacher salary in Baton Rouge, LA
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Greensburg, Geismar, Pride.
Also listed as: Secondary School Teacher, Math Teacher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $48,491 |
| 25th | $53,144 |
| 50th (median) | $59,537 |
| 75th | $63,100 |
| 90th | $69,176 |
Cost of living
Baton Rouge's median High School Teacher salary of $59,537 is worth about $65,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Baton Rouge = 90.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the Baton Rouge, LA area earned a median of $60,690 in May 2025 (3,110 employed). The H-1B median here is $59,537, 2% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish School System | too few | 6 |
| Pelican Education Foundation | too few | 4 |
| St. Helena Parish School District | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 7 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.