Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $29,550 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.21
10th percentile $18,410
90th percentile $73,450
Employed locally 710
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,410
    25th
    $22,550
    50th (median)
    $29,550
    75th
    $49,070
    90th
    $73,450

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 46% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 54% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,090
    Napa, CA $43,040
    Lexington Park, MD $38,780
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $37,100
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $34,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,790

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,600
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,690
    Recreation Workers $30,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,410
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Scranton, PA is $14.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Scranton, PA is 16.2% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $18,410 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,550.