SOC 39-5012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Lexington Park
Lexington Park, MD · 3 metro areas compared
At $37,420, median pay for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Lexington Park, MD tracks the national median of $35,790 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $37,420, median pay for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Lexington Park, MD tracks the national median of $35,790 closely. Pay ranges from under $31,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,410 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,560 to $45,930.
Employment stands at 190, or 2.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Salisbury records the highest median at $39,400. Of the 261 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 228th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −12.8% |
| 25th | $31,560 | −11.8% |
| Median (50th) | $37,420 | +4.6% |
| 75th | $45,930 | +28.3% |
| 90th | $75,410 | +110.7% |
| Mean | $45,130 | +26.1% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salisbury | $39,400 | 130 | |
| 2 | Baltimore | $36,370 | 2,700 | |
| 3 | Hagerstown | $32,710 | 910 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lexington Park run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $37,420 buys what $35,638 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,638US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,420 a year, 4.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $75,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salisbury, at $39,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Lexington Park, MD?
The median annual wage is $37,420, or $17.99 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,790, so pay in Lexington Park, MD is 4.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lexington Park, MD earns more than $75,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salisbury, at $39,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Lexington Park, MD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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