Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in New Hampshire
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in New Hampshire earned a median of $34,650 a year ($16.66 an hour) and a mean of $39,180 in May 2025. The median is 3.2% below the U.S. median of $35,790, ranking 28th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $34,650
- Median hourly
- $16.66
- Mean annual
- $39,180
- Jobs on record
- 1,950
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 New Hampshire compare on pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
New Hampshire ranks 28th of 52 states and territories. Washington is highest at $59,510, $24,860 more than the New Hampshire median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 26 | $34,850 | -3% | 870 |
| Michigan | 27 | $34,820 | -3% | 8,970 |
| New Hampshire | 28 | $34,650 | -3% | 1,950 |
| Georgia | 29 | $34,560 | -3% | 7,910 |
| West Virginia | 30 | $34,480 | -4% | 1,020 |
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 New Hampshire pay go further after prices?
Prices in New Hampshire run 4.2% above the U.S. average, so the $34,650 median buys about what $33,265 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $35,790 U.S. median. On this measure New Hampshire ranks 36th of 50, down from 28th 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 New Hampshire pay hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists the most?
Manchester-Nashua, NH is highest at $33,510, 3.3% below the New Hampshire median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $33,510 | 670 |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $33,040 | 80 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $30,200 | 290 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $30,180 | 130 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
BLS counts 1,950 jobs in New Hampshire, 0.64% of the 305,710 in the U.S. That is the 31st largest count among the 52 states and territories with a published figure. That is 2.9 of every 1,000 jobs in New Hampshire, a location quotient of 1.45: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.45 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.
Related jobs in New Hampshire
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