The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Birmingham, AL is $28,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,160.
Pay spans roughly $15,080 at the 10th percentile to $50,250 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.94 per hour. An estimated 1,030 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Birmingham, AL.
| Median (annual) | $28,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.94 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 |
| 90th percentile | $50,250 |
| Employment | 1,030 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.