Labor & staffing
$35,880/yr
US hairstylist & cosmetologist median wage
The median annual wage for barbers, hairstylists and cosmetologists was $35,880 (a $17.21 median hourly wage for hairdressers) in May 2025.
About 80,300 openings are projected each year on average over the decade, so owners hire against constant churn.
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Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists: Occupational Outlook Handbook
US Bureau of Labor Statistics/2025/gov
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