The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY is $33,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,900.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $58,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.15 per hour. An estimated 650 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY.
| Median (annual) | $33,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,900 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.15 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $58,600 |
| Employment | 650 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.