Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $12.51 an hour ($26,030 a year). About 2,720 people work in this job there.
That is 27% lower than the U.S. median ($35,790). Louisiana ranks 50th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.38 | $21,590 |
| 25% of workers | $11.09 | $23,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $12.51 | $26,030 |
| 75% of workers | $14.20 | $29,530 |
| 90% of workers | $16.30 | $33,900 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $26,470 | 670 |
| Baton Rouge | $26,300 | 510 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $26,080 | 290 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $24,170 | 250 |
| Lake Charles | $23,840 | 150 |
| Lafayette | $23,700 | 350 |
| Alexandria | $23,580 | 60 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $23,550 | 80 |
| Monroe | $23,260 | 80 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Skincare Specialists | $36,890 |
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