SOC 25-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — Slidell
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $38,100 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $38,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $38,100 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $38,140. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,670 and $59,970. The lowest tenth earn under $23,580, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,970.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Houma records the highest median at $51,310. Of the 264 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 193rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,580 | −38.2% |
| 25th | $29,670 | −22.2% |
| Median (50th) | $38,100 | −0.1% |
| 75th | $59,970 | +57.2% |
| 90th | $59,970 | +57.2% |
| Mean | $41,580 | +9.0% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houma | $51,310 | 140 | |
| 2 | Lake Charles | $45,480 | 150 | |
| 3 | New Orleans | $42,570 | 730 | |
| 4 | Baton Rouge | $38,840 | 810 | |
| 5 | Alexandria | $36,840 | 160 | |
| 6 | Hammond | $36,600 | 160 | |
| 7 | Lafayette | $35,820 | 300 | |
| 8 | Shreveport | $35,590 | 280 | |
| 9 | Monroe | $35,450 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Slidell run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $38,100 goes as far as $43,197 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,197US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,100 a year, 0.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,580 to $59,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houma, at $51,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Slidell, LA?
The median annual wage is $38,100, or $18.32 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,140, so pay in Slidell, LA is 0.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Slidell, LA earns more than $59,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Houma, at $51,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Slidell, LA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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