How much does a hairdresser make in Louisiana?
$26,030a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Louisiana. That is $12.51 an hour or $2,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.51
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,590Median: $26,030Highest 10%: $33,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,590 | $10.38 | |
| 25th | $23,060 | $11.09 | |
| Median | $26,030 | $12.51 | |
| 75th | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| 90th | $33,900 | $16.30 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $26,470 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $26,300 |
| Slidell, LA | $26,080 |
| Shreveport, LA | $24,170 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $23,840 |
| Lafayette, LA | $23,700 |
| Alexandria, LA | $23,580 |
| Houma, LA | $23,550 |
| Monroe, LA | $23,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 47. Alabama | $29,150 |
| 48. Arkansas | $28,830 |
| 49. Mississippi | $27,560 |
| 50. Louisiana | $26,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $12.51 ($26,030 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $26,030 against $35,790 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for hairdresser pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays hairdressers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $26,470 a year.
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.