The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC is $33,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,280.
Pay spans roughly $22,040 at the 10th percentile to $58,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.16 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC.
| Median (annual) | $33,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.16 |
| 10th percentile | $22,040 |
| 90th percentile | $58,710 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.