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Barbers in Louisiana
Is Louisiana a good place for you to work as a Barber?
- Barbers in Louisiana earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Barber Career?
- Personal & Culinary Services
- Cosmetology
- Barbering/Barber
- Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design
- Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor
How Many Barbers Work in Louisiana?
There were approximately 260 workers employed as Barbers in this state in 2018.
The typical state has 420 Barbers working in it, which means Louisiana has fewer Barbers than average.
What do Barbers Make in Louisiana?
In 2018 wages for Barbers ranged from $19,200 to $47,140 with $30,200 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.23 to $22.67. The median hourly rate was $14.52.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $13.65 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.87.
The median salary in Louisiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top States for Barbers Employment
View the list below to see where most Barbers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Texas | 3,790 | $28,820 |
California | 1,570 | $25,660 |
Pennsylvania | 1,230 | $24,780 |
North Carolina | 990 | $30,330 |
Florida | 970 | $19,490 |
Colorado | 720 | $30,110 |
Massachusetts | 540 | $39,160 |
Georgia | 420 | $24,360 |
Minnesota | 390 | $32,050 |
Missouri | 380 | $22,850 |
Maryland | 360 | $53,780 |
Kentucky | 300 | $36,150 |
Louisiana | 260 | $30,200 |
Alabama | 170 | $34,260 |
Connecticut | 50 | $27,040 |
Below are the states where Barbers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
Washington | $54,180 |
Maryland | $53,780 |
Illinois | $43,220 |
Massachusetts | $39,160 |
District of Columbia | $38,310 |
Virginia | $37,090 |
Ohio | $36,560 |
Kentucky | $36,150 |
Iowa | $34,580 |
Alabama | $34,260 |
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Occupation | Louisiana Employment Total |
---|---|
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 3,190 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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