Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Massachusetts
Also called: Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Massachusetts earn a median of $37,290 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($35,790)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,600
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,600; the top 10% earn over $79,330. Nationally the range is $27,040 to $71,190.
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Massachusetts
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Massachusetts?
The median is $37,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,600 and the top 10% earn over $79,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 50 (+4% vs. the national median of $35,790). Living costs are not included.