Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $30,040 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.44
10th percentile $23,580
90th percentile $54,800
Employed locally 90
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,580
    25th
    $28,850
    50th (median)
    $30,040
    75th
    $36,250
    90th
    $54,800

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 32% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 68% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,630
    Odessa, TX $29,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $28,920
    Waco, TX $28,390
    Lubbock, TX $28,280

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$29,020
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    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,080
    Animal Caretakers$29,990
    Recreation Workers$32,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$44,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Midland, TX is $14.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Midland, TX is 14.8% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $23,580 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,850.