Every parish in Louisiana benefits from TRSL pensions

The latest economic impact report from the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) shows that retirement dollars are fueling regional economies across Louisiana.

In Fiscal Year 2024, TRSL provided $445 million in retirement income to North Louisiana retirees and beneficiaries (see chart below for a breakdown by parish), including $8,368,892.00 for residents of Jackson Parish.  Statewide, TRSL retirees received more than $2.1 billion in retirement income from the system.

Other highlights from the report:

(1) Almost 90% of the retirement dollars TRSL pays out goes to individuals who live in Louisiana, where they buy local goods and services.
(2) TRSL pensions support approximately 14,833 Louisiana jobs and more than $729 million in income.
(3) TRSL has invested more than $1.4 billion in companies that do business in Louisiana, supporting economic and job growth in the state.
(4) TRSL’s investment portfolio is a strategic partner in powering Louisiana’s workforce and economy. Among other investments, TRSL invested $4.0 million in Clearfork Midstream, LLC, which works with oil and natural gas producers in North Louisiana.
(5) Less than a penny of every dollar spent at TRSL is for administrative expenses. TRSL provides a high level of service at a low cost.

More information on TRSL’s economic impact can be found in the 2025 Investing in Louisiana report.