Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

SOC code 39-5012 · Personal Care and Service Occupations

National employment
305,710
Mean annual wage
$43,960
Mean hourly wage
$21.13
Median annual wage
$35,790
Median hourly wage
$17.21

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$27,040$13.00
25th percentile$30,120$14.48
50th percentile (median)$35,790$17.21
75th percentile$48,830$23.48
90th percentile$71,190$34.23

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.