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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Alabama

Median: $29,150 / year · $14.02 / hr · 2025

19% below the U.S. average

Mean
$33,700
$16.20 / hr
Median hourly
$14.02 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$21,300 – $56,700
U.S. median
$35,790
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$21,300
  • Median$29,150
  • Mean$33,700
  • 90th percentile$56,700

U.S. median $35,790

Take-home estimate

$24,114

On a $29,150 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$1,514 (5.2%)
  • State income tax$1,293 (4.4%)
  • Social Security$1,807 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$423 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$24,114 (82.7%)
  • Share of $29,150 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$32,819

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Alabama RPP is 88.8 (11% below the U.S. average).

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ZIP codes in Alabama

35242Hoover city36695Mobile city36117Montgomery city35758Madison city35405Tuscaloosa city36830Auburn city35215Birmingham city36116Montgomery city35401Tuscaloosa city36330Enterprise city36301Dothan city36535Foley city

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Highest-paying states for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Alabama ranks #47 of 50 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($29,150).

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Washington$59,510
#2Oregon$57,580
#3District of Columbia$54,570
#4South Dakota$49,800
#5Vermont$48,650
#6Connecticut$44,620
#7Maine$44,000
#8Minnesota$39,170
#9California$38,660
#10North Carolina$38,410
#11Montana$38,000
#12New Mexico$37,750
#13Colorado$37,690
#14Massachusetts$37,290
#15Arizona$36,810
#16Pennsylvania$36,790
#17Maryland$36,420
#18Ohio$36,260
#19Wisconsin$36,230
#20New Jersey$36,150
#21New York$35,760
#22Iowa$35,700
#23Idaho$35,480
#24Utah$35,140
#25Hawaii$35,040
#26North Dakota$34,850
#27Michigan$34,820
#28New Hampshire$34,650
#29Georgia$34,560
#30West Virginia$34,480
#31Delaware$34,350
#32Nebraska$34,320
#33Illinois$34,040
#34Nevada$33,840
#35South Carolina$33,700
#36Indiana$32,830
#37Alaska$32,150
#38Tennessee$31,310
#39Rhode Island$31,200
#40Missouri$30,750
#41Texas$30,680
#42Kentucky$29,840
#43Kansas$29,710
#44Oklahoma$29,650
#45Florida$29,530
#46Wyoming$29,170
#47Alabama$29,150
#48Arkansas$28,830
#49Mississippi$27,560
#50 Lowest Louisiana$26,030

Frequently asked questions

What is the median hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salary in Alabama?
The OEWS median is $29,150 per year ($14.02 / hr) (2025), 19% below the U.S. average.
How much does a hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make per hour in Alabama?
The OEWS hourly median is $14.02 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $24,114 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists pay compare nationally?
The Alabama median is 19% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $35,790.
Which states pay hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologistss the most?
Washington has the highest published OEWS median at $59,510. Alabama ranks #47 of 50.
What is that salary worth after Alabama living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 88.8 (U.S. = 100), 11% below the U.S. average. $29,150 in Alabama has about the same purchasing power as $32,819 at U.S. average prices.