Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $30,280 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.56
10th percentile $18,930
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 730
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,930
    25th
    $22,990
    50th (median)
    $30,280
    75th
    $48,350
    90th
    $75,380

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 36% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 64% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,090
    Napa, CA $43,040
    Lexington Park, MD $38,780
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $37,100
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $34,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,790

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,080
    Recreation Workers $34,220
    Childcare Workers $28,130
    Animal Caretakers $30,900
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $27,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Lancaster, PA is $14.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Lancaster, PA is 14.1% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $18,930 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,990.