Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $38,180 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $68,890
Employed locally 180
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,790
    50th (median)
    $38,180
    75th
    $57,610
    90th
    $68,890

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 44% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 56% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,140
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $48,520
    Maine $48,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $47,800
    Massachusetts $47,740
    Yakima, WA $47,130

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $35,510
    Childcare Workers $38,610
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $58,000
    Animal Caretakers $36,100
    Residential Advisors $42,200
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $32,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Amherst Town, MA is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Amherst Town, MA is 8.3% above 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,790.