Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 29 metro areas • Texas
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Texas earn a median salary of $26,732 per year on average across 29 metro and nonmetro areas, -24.2% vs the national median of $35,250. An estimated 20,970 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $22,670 to $33,630 depending on location.
$26,732
Avg median salary in Texas
$33,630
Highest paying metro
$22,670
Lowest paying metro
20,970
Employed in Texas
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $33,630 | $27,720 | $47,390 | 2,710 |
| Midland, TX | $30,040 | $28,850 | $36,250 | 90 |
| Odessa, TX | $29,390 | $26,120 | $35,550 | 40 |
| Houston, TX | $28,930 | $23,940 | $37,890 | 5,470 |
| Dallas, TX | $28,920 | $24,450 | $35,380 | 6,730 |
| Waco, TX | $28,390 | $22,190 | $45,660 | 170 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,280 | $22,640 | $40,340 | 230 |
| San Antonio, TX | $27,970 | $23,140 | $35,240 | 2,220 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $27,930 | $23,990 | $36,320 | 240 |
| Beaumont, TX | $27,790 | $24,090 | $28,900 | 200 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $27,730 | $23,670 | $36,020 | 130 |
| Killeen, TX | $27,060 | $23,390 | $44,260 | 300 |
| North Region of Texas | $26,830 | $22,450 | $36,000 | 110 |
| Amarillo, TX | $26,670 | $22,540 | $29,900 | 180 |
| College Station, TX | $26,590 | $22,920 | $29,800 | 190 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $26,460 | $22,630 | $35,980 | 110 |
| Border Region of Texas | $26,280 | $22,450 | $26,310 | 30 |
| San Angelo, TX | $26,050 | $23,100 | $30,160 | 70 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $25,960 | $24,980 | $27,480 | 40 |
| Eastern Region of Texas | $25,750 | $24,320 | $27,870 | 50 |
| El Paso, TX | $25,640 | $22,490 | $34,630 | 540 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $25,490 | $21,950 | $25,860 | 50 |
| Longview, TX | $25,300 | $22,340 | $26,740 | 60 |
| Tyler, TX | $24,670 | $23,080 | $26,840 | 180 |
| Abilene, TX | $24,580 | $22,410 | $29,450 | 110 |
| Sherman, TX | $23,810 | $21,500 | $29,810 | 50 |
| McAllen, TX | $23,550 | $22,460 | $28,000 | 410 |
| Laredo, TX | $22,880 | $21,830 | $28,700 | 140 |
| Brownsville, TX | $22,670 | $22,150 | $26,420 | 120 |