Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Connecticut
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Connecticut earned a median of $44,620 a year ($21.45 an hour) and a mean of $49,130 in May 2025. The median is 24.7% above the U.S. median of $35,790, ranking 6th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $44,620
- Median hourly
- $21.45
- Mean annual
- $49,130
- Jobs on record
- 4,090
Grey needle: U.S. median, $35,790 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Connecticut compare on pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
Connecticut ranks 6th of 52 states and territories. Washington is highest at $59,510, $14,890 more than the Connecticut median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 4 | $49,800 | +39% | 690 |
| Vermont | 5 | $48,650 | +36% | 440 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $44,620 | +25% | 4,090 |
| Maine | 7 | $44,000 | +23% | 970 |
| Minnesota | 8 | $39,170 | +9% | 5,320 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 52 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Connecticut pay go further after prices?
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the U.S. average, so the $44,620 median buys about what $43,065 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $35,790 U.S. median. On this measure Connecticut ranks 7th of 50, down from 6th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Connecticut pay hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT is highest at $46,470, 4.1% above the Connecticut median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $46,470 | 1,500 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $44,270 | 280 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $42,650 | 1,180 |
| New Haven, CT | $36,480 | 570 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $36,430 | 430 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $35,020 | 100 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Connecticut is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists work in Connecticut?
BLS counts 4,090 jobs in Connecticut, 1.3% of the 305,710 in the U.S. That is the 22nd largest count among the 52 states and territories with a published figure. That is 2.4 of every 1,000 jobs in Connecticut, a location quotient of 1.23: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.23 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
How does the Connecticut minimum wage compare with pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
The 10th-percentile hourly pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Connecticut was $16.35 in May 2025, $0.59 below the $16.94 minimum wage that applies there now. The pay figure dates from May 2025 and the minimum wage is the current rate, so the two are not from the same date.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws, updated 2026-11-05; BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, 10th-percentile hourly wage.
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