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$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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