Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $26,420 -25% vs national
Median hourly $12.70
10th percentile $25,700
90th percentile $45,150
Employed locally 70
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,700
    25th
    $25,950
    50th (median)
    $26,420
    75th
    $27,560
    90th
    $45,150

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 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
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,450
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $52,250
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $52,000
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $50,310
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $49,470
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,780

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$31,760
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,110
    Residential Advisors$33,990
    Animal Caretakers$29,100
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43,060
    Recreation Workers$35,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Farmington, NM is $12.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Farmington, NM is 25% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $25,700 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,950.