Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $33,590 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.15
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $58,600
Employed locally 650
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $33,590
    75th
    $46,070
    90th
    $58,600

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 39% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $60,770
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,140
    Bellingham, WA $60,130
    Washington $58,920
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,800
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,450

    Nearby metros — Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany, OR $44,460
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,600
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,390
    Rochester, NY $36,120
    Ithaca, NY $35,300
    Kingston, NY $34,440

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$35,230
    Animal Caretakers$35,460
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    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,540
    Recreation Workers$34,440
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Albany, NY is $16.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.43 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries?

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Albany, NY is 4.7% below the national median of $35,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Albany?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.