Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $30,550 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.69
10th percentile $22,630
90th percentile $56,070
Employed locally 90
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,630
    25th
    $23,140
    50th (median)
    $30,550
    75th
    $42,260
    90th
    $56,070

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 55% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 45% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,610
    Winchester, VA-WV $40,240
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $34,580
    Morgantown, WV $31,670
    Wheeling, WV-OH $30,350
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $29,690

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$23,450
    Animal Caretakers$28,050
    Funeral Attendants$28,520
    Residential Advisors$29,370
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$19,890
    Recreation Workers$28,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Parkersburg, WV is $14.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Parkersburg, WV is 13.3% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $22,630 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,140.