Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teacher Salary in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The annual salary statistics of postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is shown in Table 1. The wage information of postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Baton Rouge is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].

Table 1. Annual Salary of Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$41,960
25th Percentile Wage
$56,550
50th Percentile Wage
$72,840
75th Percentile Wage
$92,400
90th Percentile Wage
$109,560

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $109,560. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $72,840. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $41,960.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary english language and literature teachers from 2012 to 2020.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth8-Year Growth
2020
$72,840
6.34% 25.08%
2019
$68,220
20.01% -
2014
$54,570
1.58% -
2013
$53,710
-1.60% -
2012
$54,570
- -

Table 2. Compare Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teacher Salary in Baton Rouge with Other Louisiana Cities

From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $72,840, Baton Rouge is the highest paying city for postsecondary english language and literature teachers in state of Louisiana, followed by Lafayette (median annual salary $62,560). In comparison, the median annual salary of postsecondary english language and literature teachers in Baton Rouge is 14.1 percent (14.1%) higher than that in Lafayette.

Cities/Areas Median Annual Salary
Baton Rouge
$72,840
Lafayette
$62,560
New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner
$61,810
Shreveport-Bossier City
$19,610

See also: Top paying jobs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.