Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $29,390 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.13
10th percentile $22,580
90th percentile $73,150
Employed locally 40
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,580
    25th
    $26,120
    50th (median)
    $29,390
    75th
    $35,550
    90th
    $73,150

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 41% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 59% 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
    Midland, TX $30,040
    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$27,710
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42,110
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$38,080
    Animal Caretakers$30,610
    Funeral Attendants$30,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Odessa, TX is $14.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Odessa, TX is 16.6% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $22,580 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,120.