Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $28,360 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.63
10th percentile $17,170
90th percentile $43,720
Employed locally 100
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,170
    25th
    $22,400
    50th (median)
    $28,360
    75th
    $35,030
    90th
    $43,720

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 50% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 50% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $60,770
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,800
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $48,140
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,800
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $45,570
    Alaska $44,700

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$18,100
    Recreation Workers$24,410
    Childcare Workers$21,570
    Animal Caretakers$27,210
    Residential Advisors$26,960
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$30,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Dothan, AL is $13.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Dothan, AL is 19.5% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $17,170 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,400.