Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $16.65 an hour ($34,640 a year). About 5,760 people work in this job there.

$16.65Median hourly pay
$26,760–$57,680Middle half of workers, yearly
5,760People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($35,790). It is about the same as the Georgia median ($34,560).

Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$8.47$17,630
25% of workers$12.87$26,760
Half of workers (median)$16.65$34,640
75% of workers$27.73$57,680
90% of workers$38.88$80,880

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)$34,6405,760
Brunswick-St. Simons$30,260110
Athens-Clarke County$30,250170
Savannah$30,210310
Columbus$29,790210
Augusta-Richmond County$29,430350
Gainesville$28,930140
Macon-Bibb County$26,280110
Albany$23,76030

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,400 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.