Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary
in Corpus Christi, TX
- Middle 50%
- $26,090–$37,980
- vs U.S. median
- -21%
- Metro rank
- #200 of 216
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in the Corpus Christi, TX metro earn a median of $28,210 a year, based on BLS estimates for 250 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% below the U.S. median of $35,790 and 8% below the TX statewide median of $30,680. It ranks #200 of 216 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE250 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in other TX metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $35,220 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $33,960 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $31,080 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $30,460 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $29,050 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,630 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $28,080 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $27,860 |
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Questions
What is the average Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Corpus Christi?
The BLS median is $28,210 a year (May 2025). Half of the 250 jobs pay between $26,090 and $37,980. The 10th percentile is $24,960 and the 90th is $52,150.
Is Corpus Christi a high-paying metro for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists?
That is 21% below the U.S. median of $35,790 and 8% below the TX statewide median of $30,680. It ranks #200 of 216 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make an hour in Corpus Christi?
About $13.56 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $28,210 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $12.54–$18.26 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.