Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in District of Columbia

Ranked #1 of 50 · DC

60% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,320 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $54,570
Employment 870

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $36,400P25 $45,250 Median $54,570P75 $77,620P90 $130,950

About 80% of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologistss in District of Columbia earn between $36,400 and $130,950. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

District of Columbia
$70,320
U.S. average
$43,960

The mean hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salary in District of Columbia is $70,320, about 60% above the U.S. average ($43,960). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in District of Columbia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $37,020 $49,360 7,010

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