How much does a hairdresser make in Lafayette?
$23,700a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $11.39 an hour or $1,975 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.39
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 343 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,400Median: $23,700Highest 10%: $30,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,400 | $10.29 | |
| 25th | $22,630 | $10.88 | |
| Median | $23,700 | $11.39 | |
| 75th | $28,270 | $13.59 | |
| 90th | $30,890 | $14.85 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| New Orleans, LA | $26,470 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $26,300 |
| Slidell, LA | $26,080 |
| Shreveport, LA | $24,170 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $23,840 |
| Alexandria, LA | $23,580 |
| Houma, LA | $23,550 |
| Monroe, LA | $23,260 |
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How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $11.39 ($23,700 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $23,700 against $35,790 nationally, 34% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $26,030, so Lafayette pays 9% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for hairdresser pay?
343 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $30,890 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.