Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the U.S. is $35,790 ($17.21 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $35,790
- Mean annual wage
- $43,960
- Median hourly wage
- $17.21
- Employment
- 305,710
305,710 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,040 | $13.00 |
| 25th percentile | $30,120 | $14.48 |
| Median (50th) | $35,790 | $17.21 |
| 75th percentile | $48,830 | $23.48 |
| 90th percentile | $71,190 | $34.23 |
Highest-paying states for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $59,510 | 6,930 |
| Oregon | $57,580 | 1,860 |
| District of Columbia | $54,570 | 870 |
| South Dakota | $49,800 | 690 |
| Vermont | $48,650 | 440 |
| Connecticut | $44,620 | 4,090 |
| Maine | $44,000 | 970 |
| Minnesota | $39,170 | 5,320 |
| California | $38,660 | 27,080 |
| North Carolina | $38,410 | 8,490 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $26,030 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $27,560 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $28,830 median annual wage
- Alabama: $29,150 median annual wage
- Wyoming: $29,170 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Childcare Workers$34,980
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32,150
- Recreation Workers$36,560
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,160
- Animal Caretakers$35,360
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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