SOC 39-5012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Vermont
Vermont · 1 metro areas compared
At $48,650 a year, the median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Vermont sits 35.9% above the national figure of $35,790.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,650 a year, the median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Vermont sits 35.9% above the national figure of $35,790. Half of workers earn between $35,870 and $60,860. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,960 and the ninetieth at $80,530.
The area has 440 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.73 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Vermont ranks 5th by median wage. Burlington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $58,740. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 399th of 528 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,960 | −13.5% |
| 25th | $35,870 | +0.2% |
| Median (50th) | $48,650 | +35.9% |
| 75th | $60,860 | +70.0% |
| 90th | $80,530 | +125.0% |
| Mean | $54,760 | +53.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $58,740 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $48,650 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$48,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,643US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,650 a year, 35.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,960 to $80,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 440 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $58,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $48,650, or $23.39 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 Vermont is 35.9% 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 Vermont earns more than $80,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,960 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 Burlington, at $58,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 440 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. 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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