Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $27,470 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.21
10th percentile $23,400
90th percentile $42,880
Employed locally 610
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,400
    25th
    $23,660
    50th (median)
    $27,470
    75th
    $31,390
    90th
    $42,880

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 35% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 65% 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
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$28,430
    Animal Caretakers$30,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,230
    Recreation Workers$27,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$43,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Fayetteville, AR is $13.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 22.1% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $23,400 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,660.