Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in U.S.
SOC 39-5012 · National · 2024 BLS OEWS
The median salary for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in U.S. is $35,250 per year as of 2024. That works out to roughly $16.95 per hour. 295,460 people work as Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in U.S.. Wages have grown 52% since 2014, when the median was $23,120.
Median Annual Salary
$35,250
Mean Annual
$43,460
Median Hourly
$16.95
Total Employed
295,460
Salary Distribution
$25k
10th
$29k
25th
$35k
Median
$48k
75th
$70k
90th
Salary by Industry
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | $132,580 |
| Performing Arts Companies | $116,610 |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | $105,010 |
| Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $105,010 |
| Information | $101,490 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $101,130 |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | $93,950 |
| Broadcasting and Content Providers | $86,010 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $65,000 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $65,000 |
| Manufacturing | $65,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $62,090 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $62,090 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $62,090 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $59,350 |
| Temporary Help Services | $52,000 |
| Hospitals | $50,380 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $49,820 |
| Death Care Services | $49,600 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $48,740 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $48,670 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $48,670 |
| Other Personal Services | $46,960 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $41,450 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $41,450 |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $41,320 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $41,260 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $41,260 |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | $40,600 |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | $40,030 |
| Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | $39,930 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $39,720 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | $39,710 |
| Educational Services | $39,710 |
| Educational Services | $39,480 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $39,000 |
| Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | $38,060 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $37,760 |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $37,680 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $37,510 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $37,400 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $37,060 |
| Social Assistance | $35,710 |
| Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers | $35,620 |
| Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers | $35,620 |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers | $35,610 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $35,580 |
| Personal and Laundry Services | $35,570 |
| Personal Care Services | $35,560 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $35,250 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $35,220 |
| Traveler Accommodation | $35,220 |
| Accommodation | $35,220 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $32,660 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $32,660 |
| Employment Services | $32,660 |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | $32,050 |
| Casino Hotels | $31,750 |
| Health and Personal Care Retailers | $30,120 |
| Health and Personal Care Retailers | $30,120 |
| Retail Trade | $29,430 |
| General Merchandise Retailers | $29,120 |
| Offices of Physicians | $28,880 |
Salary Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,250 |
| 2023 | $34,970 |
| 2022 | $33,290 |
| 2021 | $29,670 |
| 2020 | $27,380 |
| 2019 | $26,090 |
| 2018 | $24,730 |
| 2017 | $24,850 |
| 2016 | $24,260 |
| 2015 | $23,660 |
| 2014 | $23,120 |
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