Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $36,510 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.55
10th percentile $23,020
90th percentile $59,320
Employed locally 470
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,020
    25th
    $27,620
    50th (median)
    $36,510
    75th
    $45,690
    90th
    $59,320

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 58% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 42% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Recreation Workers$30,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44,330
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Greensboro, NC is $17.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Greensboro, NC is 3.6% above 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $23,020 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,620.