Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $30,850 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.83
10th percentile $21,990
90th percentile $79,110
Employed locally 5,160
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,990
    25th
    $26,050
    50th (median)
    $30,850
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $79,110

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 36% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 64% 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
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $41,450
    Sheboygan, WI $39,150
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $39,030
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $36,970
    Michigan $35,720
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $35,520

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$28,480
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25,720
    Animal Caretakers$29,010
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,550
    Recreation Workers$35,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$40,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Atlanta, GA is $14.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Atlanta, GA is 12.5% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $21,990 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,050.