Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Virginia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Virginia

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Virginia earn a median salary of $35,282 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.1% vs the national median of $35,250. An estimated 6,070 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $29,030 to $43,370 depending on location.

$35,282 Avg median salary in Virginia
$43,370 Highest paying metro
$29,030 Lowest paying metro
6,070 Employed in Virginia

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      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries by city in Virginia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Charlottesville, VA $43,370 $30,140 $60,250 280
      Winchester, VA-WV $40,240 $27,940 $58,860 130
      Virginia Beach, VA-NC $39,740 $28,270 $59,360 1,740
      Blacksburg, VA $37,850 $27,440 $48,250 150
      Lynchburg, VA $37,450 $27,220 $46,990 250
      Richmond, VA $37,350 $30,280 $61,330 1,580
      Northwest Virginia $36,430 $29,060 $42,680 100
      Southside Virginia $35,380 $30,400 $43,620 90
      Northeast Virginia $33,200 $28,980 $44,430 70
      Harrisonburg, VA $32,730 $27,930 $43,930 90
      Southwest Virginia $32,620 $29,830 $42,300 70
      Southern West Virginia $32,160 $27,210 $47,630 50
      West Virginia $31,150 $27,390 $46,330 1,040
      Roanoke, VA $30,530 $27,180 $43,330 290
      Northern West Virginia $29,030 $24,580 $43,300 140

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