Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD), the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $17.49 an hour ($36,370 a year). About 2,700 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($35,790). It is about the same as the Maryland median ($36,420).
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.30 | $31,820 |
| 25% of workers | $15.83 | $32,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.49 | $36,370 |
| 75% of workers | $22.88 | $47,590 |
| 90% of workers | $28.62 | $59,530 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | $39,400 | 130 |
| Lexington Park | $37,420 | 190 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (this page) | $36,370 | 2,700 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $32,710 | 910 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $34,800 |
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