The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Virginia is $37,850 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,690.
Pay spans roughly $26,000 at the 10th percentile to $88,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.20 per hour. An estimated 9,480 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $37,850 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,690 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.20 |
| 10th percentile | $26,000 |
| 90th percentile | $88,980 |
| Employment | 9,480 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.