Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $27,970 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.45
10th percentile $22,540
90th percentile $54,950
Employed locally 2,220
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,540
    25th
    $23,140
    50th (median)
    $27,970
    75th
    $35,240
    90th
    $54,950

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 38% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 62% 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
    Odessa, TX $29,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $28,920
    Waco, TX $28,390

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$28,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,420
    Animal Caretakers$29,320
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43,590
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26,520
    Recreation Workers$30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in San Antonio, TX is $13.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in San Antonio, TX is 20.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $22,540 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,140.