Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Texas
$38,820avg. a year
$18.67 an hour · 22,440 employed
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Texas earn an average of $38,820 a year. That is $5,140 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $43,960. The best-paying metro area is Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX at $43,780.
$30,680Median pay
$18.67Average hourly
+47%Avg. pay since 2020
#39Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Texas metro areas
Average pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 21.
12,800 jobs
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
$43,780
$21.05 an hour
25,480 jobs
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
$41,310
$19.86 an hour
36,630 jobs
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
$40,050
$19.26 an hour
4180 jobs
Waco, TX
$37,240
$17.91 an hour
52,210 jobs
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
$37,180
$17.88 an hour
690 jobs
Midland, TX
$37,100
$17.84 an hour
7220 jobs
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
$36,270
$17.44 an hour
8270 jobs
Lubbock, TX
$35,730
$17.18 an hour
9110 jobs
Abilene, TX
$34,880
$16.77 an hour
10110 jobs
Wichita Falls, TX
$34,520
$16.59 an hour
11250 jobs
Corpus Christi, TX
$34,450
$16.56 an hour
12380 jobs
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
$34,290
$16.49 an hour
13210 jobs
College Station-Bryan, TX
$34,130
$16.41 an hour
14290 jobs
Killeen-Temple, TX
$34,070
$16.38 an hour
15510 jobs
El Paso, TX
$33,600
$16.15 an hour
16150 jobs
Amarillo, TX
$33,490
$16.10 an hour
1750 jobs
Texarkana, TX-AR
$33,030
$15.88 an hour
1860 jobs
San Angelo, TX
$32,280
$15.52 an hour
19190 jobs
Tyler, TX
$30,830
$14.82 an hour
2090 jobs
Longview, TX
$28,980
$13.93 an hour
21120 jobs
Laredo, TX
$28,690
$13.79 an hour
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Texas, charted
Pay over time
Texas, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Texas hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Texas vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,960 | $21.13 |
| Texas | $38,820 | $18.67 |
| New Mexico | $39,550 | $19.01 |
| Oklahoma | $36,290 | $17.45 |
| Arkansas | $33,100 | $15.91 |
| Louisiana | $27,600 | $13.27 |
Related jobs in Texas
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,540
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- Childcare Workers$29,050
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,650
- Recreation Workers$35,620
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44,880
Average pay, Texas, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Texas?
The average is $38,820 a year, and the median is $30,680. That is $5,140 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $43,960.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$18.67 an hour on average; the median is $14.75.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($43,780), followed by Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($41,310). The lowest average among 21 metro areas with data is Laredo, TX ($28,690).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #39 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.