The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Asheville, NC is $36,660 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,050.
Pay spans roughly $23,940 at the 10th percentile to $59,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.62 per hour. An estimated 430 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Asheville, NC.
| Median (annual) | $36,660 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.62 |
| 10th percentile | $23,940 |
| 90th percentile | $59,950 |
| Employment | 430 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.