Teacher Assistants in Louisiana
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Projected employment for Teacher Assistants in Louisiana is growing faster than average.
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Teacher Assistants in Louisiana earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Teacher Assistants Work in Louisiana?
17,110 people worked as Teacher Assistants in 2018 in this state.
There were 16,140 Teacher Assistants employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 970 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 19,390 Teacher Assistants working in it, which means Louisiana has fewer Teacher Assistants than average.
Job Projections for Louisiana
Jobs for Teacher Assistants in this state are growing at a rate of 7.3% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.4%.
Louisiana Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 1,630 annual job openings, and a total of 15,690 jobs for Louisiana Teacher Assistants in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 147,900 annual jobs and 1,417,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Teacher Assistants Make in Louisiana?
In 2018 wages for Teacher Assistants ranged from $16,350 to $28,830 with $19,430 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Louisiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Louisiana Metros for Teacher Assistants
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Teacher Assistants.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 4,960 | $21,680 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 3,000 | $19,990 |
| Lafayette, LA | 1,670 | $19,620 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | 1,630 | $19,720 |
| Monroe, LA | 610 | $18,410 |
| Houma-Thibodaux, LA | 600 | $20,760 |
| Alexandria, LA | 570 | $18,290 |
| Hammond, LA | 520 | $18,900 |
Top States for Teacher Assistants Employment
View the list below to see where most Teacher Assistants work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 167,950 | $34,580 |
| New York | 123,960 | $29,090 |
| Texas | 88,700 | $22,000 |
| Illinois | 60,630 | $26,290 |
| New Jersey | 55,130 | $27,190 |
| Florida | 50,440 | $23,370 |
| Pennsylvania | 46,610 | $25,350 |
| Ohio | 40,710 | $25,950 |
| Massachusetts | 38,770 | $32,780 |
| Washington | 37,810 | $34,430 |
| Georgia | 37,150 | $19,530 |
| Michigan | 35,700 | $26,240 |
| Minnesota | 34,800 | $31,380 |
| North Carolina | 31,090 | $23,380 |
| Virginia | 31,030 | $25,650 |
| Indiana | 26,450 | $22,810 |
| Arizona | 25,540 | $23,990 |
| Wisconsin | 25,070 | $29,250 |
| Connecticut | 22,930 | $32,870 |
| Tennessee | 22,240 | $23,740 |
Below are the states where Teacher Assistants get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $39,080 |
| California | $34,580 |
| Washington | $34,430 |
| District of Columbia | $34,400 |
| Maine | $32,900 |
| Connecticut | $32,870 |
| North Dakota | $32,840 |
| Massachusetts | $32,780 |
| Oregon | $32,140 |
| Rhode Island | $31,750 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By IMCBerea College under License
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