Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $26,670 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $12.82
10th percentile $21,780
90th percentile $55,210
Employed locally 180
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,780
    25th
    $22,540
    50th (median)
    $26,670
    75th
    $29,900
    90th
    $55,210

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 40% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 60% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,630
    Midland, TX $30,040
    Odessa, TX $29,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $28,920
    Waco, TX $28,390

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$26,160
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22,680
    Animal Caretakers$27,820
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38,490
    Recreation Workers$28,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Amarillo, TX is $12.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Amarillo, TX is 24.3% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $21,780 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,540.