Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in New York
$50,040avg. a year
$24.06 an hour · 20,740 employed
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in New York earn an average of $50,040 a year. That is $6,080 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $43,960. The best-paying metro area is Syracuse, NY at $57,880.
$35,760Median pay
$24.06Average hourly
+38%Avg. pay since 2020
#7Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying New York metro areas
Average pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
1390 jobs
Syracuse, NY
$57,880
$27.83 an hour
227,660 jobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$51,650
$24.83 an hour
3820 jobs
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
$49,700
$23.90 an hour
4730 jobs
Rochester, NY
$48,740
$23.43 an hour
5660 jobs
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
$46,750
$22.48 an hour
6140 jobs
Kingston, NY
$46,310
$22.27 an hour
7160 jobs
Binghamton, NY
$45,560
$21.91 an hour
8730 jobs
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
$42,610
$20.49 an hour
9100 jobs
Utica-Rome, NY
$42,270
$20.32 an hour
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in New York, charted
Pay over time
New York, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where New York hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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New York vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,960 | $21.13 |
| New York | $50,040 | $24.06 |
| Vermont | $54,760 | $26.33 |
| New Jersey | $52,200 | $25.10 |
| Massachusetts | $49,700 | $23.90 |
| Connecticut | $49,130 | $23.62 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,000 | $20.68 |
Related jobs in New York
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,280
- Skincare Specialists$50,960
- Childcare Workers$39,690
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$38,580
- Recreation Workers$41,790
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$60,770
Average pay, New York, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in New York?
The average is $50,040 a year, and the median is $35,760. That is $6,080 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $43,960.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$24.06 an hour on average; the median is $17.19.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
Syracuse, NY ($57,880), followed by New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($51,650). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Utica-Rome, NY ($42,270).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #7 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 39-5012. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.