Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary
in Birmingham, AL
- Middle 50%
- $27,750–$38,700
- vs U.S. median
- -19%
- Metro rank
- #191 of 216
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in the Birmingham, AL metro earn a median of $29,000 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,050 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% below the U.S. median of $35,790 and 1% below the AL statewide median of $29,150. It ranks #191 of 216 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,050 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in other AL metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL | $30,530 |
| Mobile, AL | $29,700 |
| Huntsville, AL | $29,150 |
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What is the average Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Birmingham?
The BLS median is $29,000 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,050 jobs pay between $27,750 and $38,700. The 10th percentile is $21,830 and the 90th is $55,230.
Is Birmingham a high-paying metro for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists?
That is 19% below the U.S. median of $35,790 and 1% below the AL statewide median of $29,150. It ranks #191 of 216 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make an hour in Birmingham?
About $13.94 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $29,000 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $13.34–$18.61 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.