The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Maryland is $36,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,270.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $61,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.52 per hour. An estimated 5,900 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Maryland.
| Median (annual) | $36,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.52 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $61,610 |
| Employment | 5,900 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.