The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Wilmington, NC is $35,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,290.
Pay spans roughly $25,140 at the 10th percentile to $59,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.87 per hour. An estimated 550 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Wilmington, NC.
| Median (annual) | $35,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.87 |
| 10th percentile | $25,140 |
| 90th percentile | $59,560 |
| Employment | 550 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.