Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $14.75 an hour ($30,680 a year). About 22,440 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($35,790). Texas ranks 41st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.34 | $23,580 |
| 25% of workers | $13.59 | $28,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.75 | $30,680 |
| 75% of workers | $22.68 | $47,180 |
| 90% of workers | $28.72 | $59,730 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $35,220 | 2,800 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $33,960 | 6,630 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $31,080 | 5,480 |
| San Angelo | $30,900 | 60 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $30,460 | 2,210 |
| Midland | $30,040 | 90 |
| Waco | $29,110 | 180 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $29,050 | 220 |
| Lubbock | $28,630 | 270 |
| Abilene | $28,230 | 110 |
| Corpus Christi | $28,210 | 250 |
| Killeen-Temple | $28,080 | 290 |
| College Station-Bryan | $27,860 | 210 |
| Wichita Falls | $27,830 | 110 |
| Amarillo | $27,810 | 150 |
| Texarkana | $27,750 | 50 |
| Longview | $27,640 | 90 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $27,310 | 380 |
| El Paso | $26,970 | 510 |
| Tyler | $26,950 | 190 |
| Laredo | $26,130 | 120 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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| Shampooers | $31,200 |
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