Esthetician License Cost in Louisiana
Documented Esthetician license fees for Louisiana are not published in this dataset, so the total cost varies. Check the current fee schedule with Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology — Esthetician before budgeting.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
Esthetician license cost — Louisiana at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | Varies — check the board |
| Application fee | Varies — check the board |
| License fee | Varies — check the board |
| Documented fees total | Not published |
| BLS median annual wage | $38,020 (skincare specialists) |
Official source: Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology — Esthetician ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for skincare specialists is $38,020. Actual local earnings vary widely by market and experience — use the career ROI tool to model your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Esthetician license cost in Louisiana?
Documented fees for Louisiana are not published in this dataset — check Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology — Esthetician for the current fee schedule.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in Louisiana?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does Esthetician training cost in Louisiana?
Training-hour requirements for Louisiana are not published here — ask Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology — Esthetician for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a Esthetician license in Louisiana worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for skincare specialists is $38,020. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your Esthetician licensing in Louisiana
This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology — Esthetician and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).