Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $48,730 +38.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.43
10th percentile $31,700
90th percentile $74,500
Employed locally 460
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,700
    25th
    $37,430
    50th (median)
    $48,730
    75th
    $62,410
    90th
    $74,500

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $60,770
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,450
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $52,250
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $52,000
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $50,310
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $49,470

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$35,130
    Animal Caretakers$36,820
    Recreation Workers$36,760
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43,380
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$54,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Portland, ME is $23.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Portland, ME is 38.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $31,700 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,430.