Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Alabama
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alabama earn a median salary of $29,568 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.1% vs the national median of $35,250. An estimated 2,890 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are employed across Alabama, with salaries ranging from $27,070 to $32,050 depending on location.
$29,568
Avg median salary in Alabama
$32,050
Highest paying metro
$27,070
Lowest paying metro
2,890
Employed in Alabama
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inHairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries by city in Alabama
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | $32,050 | $28,070 | $36,260 | 80 |
| Northwest Alabama | $31,430 | $28,060 | $33,650 | 50 |
| Northeast Alabama | $30,830 | $28,130 | $36,780 | 90 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $30,160 | $27,130 | $36,930 | 160 |
| Montgomery, AL | $30,070 | $27,770 | $36,660 | 230 |
| Mobile, AL | $29,730 | $21,010 | $35,300 | 320 |
| Huntsville, AL | $29,660 | $21,720 | $36,020 | 550 |
| Florence, AL | $29,310 | $21,940 | $35,710 | 60 |
| Birmingham, AL | $28,990 | $22,400 | $34,030 | 1,030 |
| Southeast Alabama | $28,740 | $23,340 | $36,930 | 60 |
| Dothan, AL | $28,360 | $22,400 | $35,030 | 100 |
| Auburn, AL | $27,980 | $22,060 | $36,170 | 120 |
| Gadsden, AL | $27,070 | $24,030 | $28,670 | 40 |