Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in New Jersey earn a median of $36,150 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($35,790)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 15,500
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220; the top 10% earn over $92,090. Nationally the range is $27,040 to $71,190.
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in New Jersey
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in New Jersey?
The median is $36,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220 and the top 10% earn over $92,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 50 (+1% vs. the national median of $35,790). Living costs are not included.