Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Texas
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Texas earned a median of $30,680 a year ($14.75 an hour) and a mean of $38,820 in May 2025. The median is 14.3% below the U.S. median of $35,790, ranking 41st of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $30,680
- Median hourly
- $14.75
- Mean annual
- $38,820
- Jobs on record
- 22,440
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 Texas compare on pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
Texas ranks 41st of 52 states and territories. Washington is highest at $59,510, $28,830 more than the Texas median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 39 | $31,200 | -13% | 1,470 |
| Missouri | 40 | $30,750 | -14% | 5,430 |
| Texas | 41 | $30,680 | -14% | 22,440 |
| Kentucky | 42 | $29,840 | -17% | 2,350 |
| Kansas | 43 | $29,710 | -17% | 2,190 |
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 Texas pay go further after prices?
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the U.S. average, so the $30,680 median buys about what $31,610 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $35,790 U.S. median. On this measure Texas ranks 45th of 50, down from 41st 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 Texas pay hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX is highest at $35,220, 14.8% above the Texas median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $35,220 | 2,800 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $33,960 | 6,630 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $31,080 | 5,480 |
| San Angelo, TX | $30,900 | 60 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $30,460 | 2,210 |
| Midland, TX | $30,040 | 90 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $30,030 | 150 |
| Waco, TX | $29,110 | 180 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $29,050 | 220 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,630 | 270 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $28,410 | 110 |
| Abilene, TX | $28,230 | 110 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,210 | 250 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $28,080 | 290 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $27,860 | 210 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $27,830 | 110 |
| Amarillo, TX | $27,810 | 150 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $27,750 | 50 |
| Longview, TX | $27,640 | 90 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $27,310 | 380 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $27,140 | 50 |
| El Paso, TX | $26,970 | 510 |
| Tyler, TX | $26,950 | 190 |
| Laredo, TX | $26,130 | 120 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Texas 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 Texas?
BLS counts 22,440 jobs in Texas, 7.3% of the 305,710 in the U.S. That is the 3rd largest count among the 52 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.6 of every 1,000 jobs in Texas, a location quotient of 0.81: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.81 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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