Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #20 of 50 · NC
0.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,670 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $38,410
Employment 8,490
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $26,880P25 $29,270 Median $38,410P75 $48,300P90 $61,530
About 80% of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologistss in North Carolina earn between $26,880 and $61,530. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salary in North Carolina is $43,670, about 0.7% below the U.S. average ($43,960). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $48,060 | $55,430 | 530 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $43,700 | $46,310 | 1,810 |
| Asheville, NC | $40,620 | $44,160 | 330 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $39,990 | $44,500 | 90 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $38,980 | $40,230 | 550 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $38,530 | $43,290 | 2,940 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $38,290 | $41,630 | 160 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $37,620 | $42,650 | 470 |
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