The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in New York is $33,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,160.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $72,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.33 per hour. An estimated 20,300 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in New York.
| Median (annual) | $33,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.33 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $72,760 |
| Employment | 20,300 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.