Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $37,850 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.20
10th percentile $26,480
90th percentile $106,190
Employed locally 150
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,480
    25th
    $27,440
    50th (median)
    $37,850
    75th
    $48,250
    90th
    $106,190

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 59% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 41% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,610
    Charlottesville, VA $43,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,850
    Winchester, VA-WV $40,240

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$27,340
    Recreation Workers$31,510
    Animal Caretakers$28,110
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,120
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Blacksburg, VA is $18.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Blacksburg, VA is 7.4% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $26,480 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,440.