Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $17.69 an hour ($36,790 a year). About 19,350 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($35,790). Pennsylvania ranks 16th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.40 | $23,700 |
| 25% of workers | $13.97 | $29,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.69 | $36,790 |
| 75% of workers | $26.62 | $55,360 |
| 90% of workers | $33.05 | $68,750 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $38,100 | 4,190 |
| Lebanon | $37,920 | 200 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $37,690 | 1,350 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $37,320 | 9,960 |
| State College | $36,540 | 240 |
| Reading | $36,350 | 620 |
| Gettysburg | $36,100 | 70 |
| York-Hanover | $36,050 | 510 |
| Erie | $35,540 | 410 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $35,540 | 670 |
| Lancaster | $35,510 | 840 |
| Johnstown | $34,720 | 170 |
| Williamsport | $30,580 | 130 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $30,550 | 840 |
| Altoona | $30,090 | 270 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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|---|---|
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| Skincare Specialists | $43,620 |
| Shampooers | $26,130 |
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| Barbers | $36,920 |
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