Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Alabama
Also called: Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alabama earn a median of $29,150 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($35,790)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,300
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,300; the top 10% earn over $56,700. Nationally the range is $27,040 to $71,190.
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Alabama
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Alabama?
The median is $29,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,300 and the top 10% earn over $56,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 50 (−19% vs. the national median of $35,790). Living costs are not included.