Barber Salary in Louisiana
Median annual pay in Louisiana
$44,430
$21.36/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Louisiana
$50,370
Regional Price Parity: 88.207 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($38,210): +$6,220 (+16.3%)
Louisiana ranks 12th of 36 states by median pay, and 10th of 36 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22,340 | $10.74 |
| 25th percentile | $30,380 | $14.61 |
| Median | $44,430 | $21.36 |
| 75th percentile | $56,110 | $26.98 |
| 90th percentile | $56,110 | $26.98 |
Employment
- Employment in Louisiana
- 40
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Louisiana
- $44,430
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $38,210
- Difference
- +$6,220 (+16.3%)
Cost of living
$44,430 ÷ 88.207 × 100 = $50,370
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | ||
| 10th | $47,880 | $52,721 8th |
| Virginia | ||
| 11th | $46,730 | $46,220 12th |
| Louisiana This page | ||
| 12th | $44,430 | $50,370 10th |
| Connecticut | ||
| 13th | $41,400 | $39,958 16th |
| New Mexico | ||
| 14th | $39,100 | $42,402 15th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Hairdresser, Hairstylist, and Cosmetologist salary in the U.S.
$35,790/year U.S.
- Skincare Specialist salary in the U.S.
$45,330/year U.S.
- Shampooer salary in the U.S.
$32,600/year U.S.
- Manicurist and Pedicurist salary in the U.S.
$35,760/year U.S.
- Makeup Artist, Theatrical and Performance salary in the U.S.
$97,150/year U.S.
- Tailor, Dressmaker, and Custom Sewer salary in the U.S.
$41,640/year U.S.
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +3.3%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Barber salary in nearby places
- Barber salary in Arkansas
$25,640/year Arkansas
- Barber salary in Mississippi
$38,480/year Mississippi
- Barber salary in Texas
$30,760/year Texas
- Barber salary in the U.S.
$38,210/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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