Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $30,770 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.79
10th percentile $17,520
90th percentile $80,190
Employed locally 270
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,520
    25th
    $23,620
    50th (median)
    $30,770
    75th
    $50,300
    90th
    $80,190

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 51% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 49% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,090
    Napa, CA $43,040
    Lexington Park, MD $38,780
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $37,100
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $34,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,790

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,920
    Childcare Workers$26,520
    Recreation Workers$34,150
    Animal Caretakers$28,180
    Residential Advisors$33,790
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$26,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Altoona, PA is $14.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Altoona, PA is 12.7% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $17,520 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,620.