The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Massachusetts is $47,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,600.
Pay spans roughly $31,790 at the 10th percentile to $70,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.95 per hour. An estimated 9,210 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Massachusetts.
| Median (annual) | $47,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.95 |
| 10th percentile | $31,790 |
| 90th percentile | $70,670 |
| Employment | 9,210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.