The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alabama is $29,660 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,020.
Pay spans roughly $15,740 at the 10th percentile to $49,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.26 per hour. An estimated 3,170 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Alabama.
| Median (annual) | $29,660 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.26 |
| 10th percentile | $15,740 |
| 90th percentile | $49,710 |
| Employment | 3,170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.