The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $43,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,420.
Pay spans roughly $26,280 at the 10th percentile to $91,630 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.96 per hour. An estimated 6,720 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $43,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.96 |
| 10th percentile | $26,280 |
| 90th percentile | $91,630 |
| Employment | 6,720 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.