Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $25,910 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.46
10th percentile $22,880
90th percentile $35,020
Employed locally 540
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,880
    25th
    $23,210
    50th (median)
    $25,910
    75th
    $29,300
    90th
    $35,020

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 40% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 60% 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 $27,310
    Animal Caretakers $29,570
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,110
    Recreation Workers $24,260
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $36,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Little Rock, AR is $12.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Little Rock, AR is 26.5% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $22,880 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,210.