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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in New York

Median: $35,760 / year · $17.19 / hr · 2025

about even with the U.S. average

Mean
$50,040
$24.06 / hr
Median hourly
$17.19 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$33,960 – $88,540
U.S. median
$35,790
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$33,960
  • Median$35,760
  • Mean$50,040
  • 90th percentile$88,540

U.S. median $35,790

Take-home estimate

$29,355

On a $35,760 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$2,307 (6.5%)
  • State income tax$1,362 (3.8%)
  • Social Security$2,217 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$519 (1.4%)
  • Net take-home$29,355 (82.1%)
  • Share of $35,760 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$33,136

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. New York RPP is 107.9 (8% above the U.S. average).

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ZIP codes in New York

11368New York city11208New York city11385New York city11226New York city11373New York city10467New York city11236New York city11219New York city10314New York city11207New York city10025New York city11220New York city

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Highest-paying states for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

New York ranks #21 of 50 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($35,760).

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 New York?
The OEWS median is $35,760 per year ($17.19 / hr) (2025), about even with the U.S. average.
How much does a hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make per hour in New York?
The OEWS hourly median is $17.19 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $29,355 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists pay compare nationally?
The New York median is about even with 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. New York ranks #21 of 50.
What is that salary worth after New York living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 107.9 (U.S. = 100), 8% above the U.S. average. $35,760 in New York has about the same purchasing power as $33,136 at U.S. average prices.