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Receptionist Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$15.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,887/year ($2,324/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,820 Receptionist jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Receptionist salary of $32,750 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 $27,887 — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
| Gross (median) | $32,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,750 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,505 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$608 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,887 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,324 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Louisiana?
- The median Receptionist salary in Louisiana is $32,750 per year ($15.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,930 and $37,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $32,750, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $27,887 per year ($2,324 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 12,820 Receptionist 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.