TX · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 39-5012

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Texas

Median Annual Salary $28,370 -20% below national average (national: $35,250)
$36,980Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
22,470Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$28,370
$22,460
10th pct.
$62,470
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$22,460$10.80
25th percentile$23,910$11.50
50th percentile (median)$28,370$13.64
75th percentile$35,780$17.20
90th percentile (top earners)$62,470$30.03
Mean (average)$36,980$17.78

How Texas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Texas
Texas (current) $28,370
Washington $58,920 +108%
Hawaii $52,000 +83%
Vermont $49,640 +75%
South Dakota $49,050 +73%
Maine $48,480 +71%
District of Columbia $48,060 +69%
Massachusetts $47,740 +68%
Alaska $44,700 +58%

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Related Occupations in Texas

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Cashiers $28,310 266,210
Childcare Workers $28,520 45,020
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $28,100 4,340
Food Preparation Workers $28,660 106,040
Library Assistants, Clerical $28,750 2,340
Cooks, Short Order $28,770 4,150

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Texas?

The mean hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salary in Texas is $36,980 per year. The median (middle) salary is $28,370 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Texas?

Entry-level hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologistss (10th percentile) in Texas typically earn around $22,460 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $23,910 per year.

What is the highest Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Texas?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Texas make approximately $62,470 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $35,780 per year.

How does the Texas Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary compare to the national average?

The median hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salary in Texas is $28,370, which is -20% below national average of $35,250.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes