Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $26,570 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.78
10th percentile $19,050
90th percentile $51,340
Employed locally 220
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,050
    25th
    $21,740
    50th (median)
    $26,570
    75th
    $37,600
    90th
    $51,340

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 49% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $60,770
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,140
    Bellingham, WA $60,130
    Washington $58,920
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,800
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,450

    Nearby metros — Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $50,670
    Portland-South Portland, ME $48,730
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $47,420
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $46,900
    Alaska $44,700
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $44,520

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$22,020
    Gambling Dealers$15,080
    Animal Caretakers$27,410
    Recreation Workers$22,550
    Gambling Service Workers, All Other$28,240
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$21,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Shreveport, LA is $12.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.86 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries?

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Shreveport, LA is 24.6% below the national median of $35,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Shreveport?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $19,050 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,740.