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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$14.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,366/year ($2,114/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 49,570 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $29,490 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 $25,366 — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
| Gross (median) | $29,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,359 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,256 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$510 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,366 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,114 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Louisiana?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Louisiana is $29,490 per year ($14.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,020 and $36,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $29,490, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $25,366 per year ($2,114 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 49,570 Retail Sales Associate 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.