Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $37,350 +6% vs national
Median hourly $17.96
10th percentile $28,220
90th percentile $99,150
Employed locally 1,580
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,220
    25th
    $30,280
    50th (median)
    $37,350
    75th
    $61,330
    90th
    $99,150

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 44% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 56% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,610
    Charlottesville, VA $43,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,850
    Winchester, VA-WV $40,240

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,190
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    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,890
    Animal Caretakers $29,570
    Recreation Workers $31,970
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Richmond, VA is $17.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Richmond, VA is 6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $28,220 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,280.