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Hairstylist Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$12.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $22,640/year ($1,887/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $29,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $33,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,720 Hairstylist jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Hairstylist salary of $26,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $22,640 — an effective tax rate of 13.0%.
| Gross (median) | $26,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$993 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,991 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$406 |
| Take-home (annual) | $22,640 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,887 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Louisiana?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Louisiana is $26,030 per year ($12.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,060 and $29,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $26,030, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $22,640 per year ($1,887 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.0%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 2,720 Hairstylist jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.