Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $22,670 -35.7% vs national
Median hourly $10.90
10th percentile $18,990
90th percentile $33,030
Employed locally 120
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,990
    25th
    $22,150
    50th (median)
    $22,670
    75th
    $26,420
    90th
    $33,030

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 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
    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

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$26,430
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22,230
    Recreation Workers$28,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$40,230
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$34,610
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$22,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Brownsville, TX is $10.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Brownsville, TX is 35.7% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $18,990 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,150.