SOC 39-5012 · May 2025 · United States
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists across the United States is $35,790 per year, measured over 305,710 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $59,510.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 128.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $59,510 and Louisiana pays $26,030.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $59,510 | 6,930 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $57,580 | 1,860 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $54,570 | 870 | |
| 4 | South Dakota | $49,800 | 690 | |
| 5 | Vermont | $48,650 | 440 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $44,620 | 4,090 | |
| 7 | Maine | $44,000 | 970 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $39,170 | 5,320 | |
| 9 | California | $38,660 | 27,080 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | $38,410 | 8,490 |
States with the most Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 27,080 | $38,660 | |
| 2 | Florida | 23,530 | $29,530 | |
| 3 | Texas | 22,440 | $30,680 | |
| 4 | New York | 20,740 | $35,760 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 19,350 | $36,790 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 15,500 | $36,150 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 13,190 | $34,040 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 12,890 | $36,260 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 9,600 | $37,290 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 8,970 | $34,820 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corvallis | $61,880 | 120 |
| 2 | Bellingham | $61,820 | 160 |
| 3 | Spokane | $61,440 | 570 |
| 4 | Kahului | $60,710 | 80 |
| 5 | Seattle | $59,810 | 4,510 |
| 6 | Portland | $59,610 | 1,500 |
| 7 | Burlington | $58,740 | 220 |
| 8 | Bremerton | $58,150 | 200 |
| 9 | Bend | $51,640 | 80 |
| 10 | Salem | $50,960 | 130 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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