The average salary for a hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologist in the United States is $41,780, but the range typically falls between $28,850 and $47,420. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $20.09, with a range between $13.87 and $22.8.
There are approximately 294,840 people employed as a hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologist in the United States. With Texas, Florida, New York employing the highest number of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists.The state with the best pay for a hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologist is Washington, with an average annual salary of $62,410, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $30,130.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $23,520 | $11.31 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,850 | $13.87 |
| Median | $34,970 | $16.81 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,420 | $22.8 |
| 90th Percentile | $63,310 | $30.44 |
The salary of a hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are Washington, District of Columbia, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts while the worst states are Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, Nevada.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $20,790 | $35,340 | $57,700 |
| Alaska | $24,680 | $40,400 | $55,260 |
| Arizona | $29,170 | $40,680 | $62,440 |
| Arkansas | $23,680 | $32,950 | $61,700 |
| California | $33,050 | $46,600 | $64,000 |
| Colorado | $29,970 | $49,270 | $96,290 |
| Connecticut | $30,060 | $43,410 | $65,910 |
| Delaware | $24,440 | $38,890 | $62,830 |
| District of Columbia | $33,490 | $56,900 | $77,010 |
| Florida | $23,390 | $39,050 | $60,090 |
| Georgia | $21,730 | $40,500 | $76,250 |
| Hawaii | $24,960 | $41,990 | $62,010 |
| Idaho | $18,500 | $31,450 | $44,960 |
| Illinois | $28,330 | $42,120 | $61,180 |
| Indiana | $18,780 | $33,670 | $49,790 |
| Iowa | $22,270 | $44,990 | $72,800 |
| Kansas | $17,850 | $36,650 | $61,520 |
| Kentucky | $20,330 | $48,700 | $137,440 |
| Louisiana | $17,970 | $29,970 | $48,070 |
| Maine | $30,340 | $52,340 | $71,920 |
| Maryland | $28,660 | $42,490 | $60,650 |
| Massachusetts | $33,950 | $52,360 | $82,000 |
| Michigan | $23,760 | $42,340 | $64,580 |
| Minnesota | $22,600 | $40,880 | $61,530 |
| Mississippi | $16,630 | $30,130 | $50,530 |
| Missouri | $24,960 | $38,110 | $55,620 |
| Montana | $21,600 | $34,390 | $55,540 |
| Nebraska | $22,640 | $41,050 | $70,540 |
| Nevada | $23,290 | $35,990 | $58,640 |
| New Hampshire | $23,350 | $37,060 | $57,010 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 | $43,440 | $75,410 |
| New Mexico | $24,960 | $33,850 | $60,690 |
| New York | $30,040 | $41,830 | $62,830 |
| North Carolina | $22,800 | $43,130 | $74,210 |
| North Dakota | $22,480 | $40,940 | $72,420 |
| Ohio | $22,900 | $40,700 | $62,100 |
| Oklahoma | $22,710 | $36,160 | $51,660 |
| Oregon | $28,290 | $46,760 | $73,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $19,560 | $38,070 | $63,000 |
| Rhode Island | $27,230 | $35,600 | $45,120 |
| South Carolina | $18,500 | $34,210 | $53,190 |
| South Dakota | $31,510 | $40,890 | $59,090 |
| Tennessee | $20,800 | $38,630 | $64,500 |
| Texas | $21,820 | $38,050 | $62,660 |
| Utah | $23,990 | $40,820 | $58,470 |
| Vermont | $29,260 | $44,870 | $57,570 |
| Virginia | $24,960 | $47,870 | $70,800 |
| Washington | $36,940 | $62,410 | $82,940 |
| West Virginia | $22,210 | $34,590 | $55,280 |
| Wisconsin | $22,160 | $38,480 | $59,810 |
| Wyoming | $23,170 | $32,100 | $49,010 |
Even between cities, the salary of a hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $65,800.The city with the lowest average salary for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is Houma-Thibodaux area, LA with an average salary of $24,510.
Areas with highest average salaries for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
The number of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists has decreased by -7,570. On average, the number of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists has been increasing by -0.6% each year. The salary of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists has increased by $9,040. On average, the salary of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists has been increasing by 6.9% each year.
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists are part of the personal care and service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all personal care and service occupations jobs here.
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