The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $26,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,800.
Pay spans roughly $18,990 at the 10th percentile to $47,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.55 per hour. An estimated 530 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $26,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.55 |
| 10th percentile | $18,990 |
| 90th percentile | $47,770 |
| Employment | 530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.