Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary
in State College, PA
- Middle 50%
- $29,060–$55,190
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #59 of 216
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in the State College, PA metro earn a median of $36,540 a year, based on BLS estimates for 240 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $35,790 and 1% below the PA statewide median of $36,790. It ranks #59 of 216 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE240 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in other PA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $38,100 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,920 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $37,690 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $37,320 |
| Reading, PA | $36,350 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $36,050 |
| Erie, PA | $35,540 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $35,540 |
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Questions
What is the average Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in State College?
The BLS median is $36,540 a year (May 2025). Half of the 240 jobs pay between $29,060 and $55,190. The 10th percentile is $24,080 and the 90th is $76,920.
Is State College a high-paying metro for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $35,790 and 1% below the PA statewide median of $36,790. It ranks #59 of 216 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make an hour in State College?
About $17.57 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,540 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $13.97–$26.53 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.