The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Richmond, VA is $37,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,640.
Pay spans roughly $28,220 at the 10th percentile to $99,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.96 per hour. An estimated 1,580 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $37,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,640 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.96 |
| 10th percentile | $28,220 |
| 90th percentile | $99,150 |
| Employment | 1,580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.