Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $47,700 +35.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $123,930
Employed locally 620
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $35,460
    50th (median)
    $47,700
    75th
    $74,520
    90th
    $123,930

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 50% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 50% 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
    Vineland, NJ $38,910
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $38,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,390
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,790
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $31,810

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$34,520
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$61,040
    Recreation Workers$33,540
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$33,280
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,470
    Animal Caretakers$34,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Trenton, NJ is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Trenton, NJ is 35.3% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,460.