Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $36,120 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $64,380
Employed locally 810
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $36,120
    75th
    $57,680
    90th
    $64,380

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 49% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 51% 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
    Albany, OR $44,460
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,600
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,390
    Ithaca, NY $35,300
    Kingston, NY $34,440
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $33,810

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $33,580
    Recreation Workers $35,320
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,000
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,200
    Animal Caretakers $34,260
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rochester, NY is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Rochester, NY is 2.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.