The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in District of Columbia is $48,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,110.
Pay spans roughly $35,360 at the 10th percentile to $97,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.10 per hour. An estimated 1,010 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $48,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.10 |
| 10th percentile | $35,360 |
| 90th percentile | $97,760 |
| Employment | 1,010 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.