The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Raleigh-Cary, NC is $38,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,300.
Pay spans roughly $27,630 at the 10th percentile to $72,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.29 per hour. An estimated 1,940 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Raleigh-Cary, NC.
| Median (annual) | $38,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.29 |
| 10th percentile | $27,630 |
| 90th percentile | $72,470 |
| Employment | 1,940 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.