Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $26,300 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.65
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $44,790
Employed locally 130
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $25,700
    50th (median)
    $26,300
    75th
    $27,880
    90th
    $44,790

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 47% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 53% 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$31,510
    Animal Caretakers$28,400
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,490
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44,880
    Recreation Workers$36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$50,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Las Cruces, NM is $12.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 25.4% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,700.