Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $28,300 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.60
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $58,690
Employed locally 250
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $25,660
    50th (median)
    $28,300
    75th
    $35,380
    90th
    $58,690

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 48% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 52% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $35,660
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $34,330
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $33,650
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $33,620
    Flint, MI $32,030
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $30,980

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $30,890
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,780
    Childcare Workers $44,990
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,660
    Recreation Workers $30,980
    Animal Trainers $42,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Ocala, FL is $13.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Ocala, FL is 19.7% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,660.