How much does a retail salesperson make in Louisiana?
$29,490a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in Louisiana. That is $14.18 an hour or $2,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.18
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 49,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,940Median: $29,490Highest 10%: $45,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,940 | $10.55 | |
| 25th | $26,020 | $12.51 | |
| Median | $29,490 | $14.18 | |
| 75th | $36,110 | $17.36 | |
| 90th | $45,280 | $21.77 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $30,400 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $30,070 |
| Slidell, LA | $29,280 |
| Houma, LA | $29,220 |
| Shreveport, LA | $28,990 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $28,780 |
| Alexandria, LA | $28,660 |
| Lafayette, LA | $28,600 |
| Hammond, LA | $28,570 |
| Monroe, LA | $27,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 45. Alabama | $30,040 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $29,660 |
| 47. Kentucky | $29,650 |
| 48. Louisiana | $29,490 |
| 49. Arkansas | $29,270 |
| 50. West Virginia | $28,950 |
| 51. Mississippi | $28,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $14.18 ($29,490 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $29,490 against $35,410 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for retail salesperson pay?
Louisiana ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays retail salespersons the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $30,400 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.