Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $37,160 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.87
10th percentile $22,730
90th percentile $49,980
Employed locally 450
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,730
    25th
    $29,940
    50th (median)
    $37,160
    75th
    $47,450
    90th
    $49,980

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 37% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 63% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $47,800
    Manhattan, KS $35,480

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,910
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $51,730
    Recreation Workers $35,580
    Animal Caretakers $30,090
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $31,070
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Manchester, NH is $17.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Manchester, NH is 5.4% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $22,730 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,940.