Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in North Carolina earn a median of $38,410 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($35,790)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,490
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,880; the top 10% earn over $61,530. Nationally the range is $27,040 to $71,190.
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in North Carolina
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in North Carolina?
The median is $38,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,880 and the top 10% earn over $61,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 50 (+7% vs. the national median of $35,790). Living costs are not included.