Barbers, Hairdressers, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists Wages
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The median annual wage for Barbers, Hairdressers, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists is $35,080 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $23,580 and the 90th percentile is $63,260, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
310,830
P10
$23,580
P25
$28,900
Median
$35,080
P75
$47,530
P90
$63,260
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Barbers, Hairdressers, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,080 | $41,770 | $23,580 | $63,260 | 310,830 | — |
| 2022 | $33,400 | $38,930 | $21,840 | $60,080 | 310,750 | -4.79% |
| 2021 | $29,680 | $35,980 | $20,920 | $58,990 | 298,880 | -11.14% |
| 2020 | $27,630 | $32,990 | $18,910 | $53,950 | 317,290 | -6.91% |