The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY is $31,200 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,330.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $75,700 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.00 per hour. An estimated 1,020 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY.
| Median (annual) | $31,200 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,330 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.00 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $75,700 |
| Employment | 1,020 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.