Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $18.47 an hour ($38,410 a year). About 8,490 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($35,790). North Carolina ranks 10th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.92 | $26,880 |
| 25% of workers | $14.07 | $29,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.47 | $38,410 |
| 75% of workers | $23.22 | $48,300 |
| 90% of workers | $29.58 | $61,530 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $48,060 | 530 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $43,700 | 1,810 |
| Asheville | $40,620 | 330 |
| Jacksonville | $39,990 | 90 |
| Winston-Salem | $38,980 | 550 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $38,530 | 2,940 |
| Fayetteville | $38,290 | 160 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $37,620 | 470 |
| Wilmington | $37,230 | 500 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $35,100 | 160 |
| Greenville | $34,980 | 80 |
| Burlington | $34,700 | 90 |
| Goldsboro | $30,740 | 50 |
| Rocky Mount | $27,330 | 60 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 | $31,370 |
| Skincare Specialists | $39,120 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,740 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $41,260 |
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