Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $32,050 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.41
10th percentile $22,260
90th percentile $54,840
Employed locally 170
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,260
    25th
    $26,650
    50th (median)
    $32,050
    75th
    $43,210
    90th
    $54,840

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 54% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 46% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,850
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $40,580
    Winchester, VA-WV $40,240
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $39,740

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $31,200
    Childcare Workers $27,960
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,160
    Animal Caretakers $28,380
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,690
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,050

    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, NC is $15.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.31 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, NC is 9.1% 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 $22,260 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,650.