Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $18.00 an hour ($37,430 a year). About 7,870 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($35,790). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($37,290).
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.19 | $31,600 |
| 25% of workers | $16.81 | $34,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.00 | $37,430 |
| 75% of workers | $28.83 | $59,960 |
| 90% of workers | $37.91 | $78,850 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $46,520 | 370 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page) | $37,430 | 7,870 |
| Springfield | $36,690 | 410 |
| Worcester | $36,430 | 640 |
| Pittsfield | $35,550 | 140 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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