Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $26,460 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $12.72
10th percentile $20,850
90th percentile $60,760
Employed locally 110
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,850
    25th
    $22,630
    50th (median)
    $26,460
    75th
    $35,980
    90th
    $60,760

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 42% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 58% 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$23,750
    Recreation Workers$28,080
    Animal Caretakers$26,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$33,320
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Wichita Falls, TX is $12.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 24.9% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $20,850 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,630.