Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $45,640 +29.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.94
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $71,450
Employed locally 80
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $30,560
    50th (median)
    $45,640
    75th
    $58,150
    90th
    $71,450

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 68% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 32% 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$32,100
    Recreation Workers$34,730
    Animal Caretakers$34,320
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41,340
    Residential Advisors$43,330
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Lewiston, ME is $21.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Lewiston, ME is 29.5% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,560.