Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$35,250
↑ 56.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 56.2% since 2011 ($22,570 → $35,250)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $35,250
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,250 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | $34,970 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $33,290 | +12.2% |
| 2021 | $29,670 | +8.4% |
| 2020 | $27,380 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | $26,090 | +5.5% |
| 2018 | $24,730 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | $24,850 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | $24,260 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | $23,660 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | $23,120 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | $23,140 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | $22,700 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | $22,570 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.