Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary
in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Middle 50%
- $28,690–$36,660
- vs U.S. median
- -18%
- Metro rank
- #174 of 216
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro earn a median of $29,520 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,540 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% below the U.S. median of $35,790 and in line with the FL statewide median of $29,530. It ranks #174 of 216 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,540 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in other FL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $33,480 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $29,940 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $29,830 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $29,790 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $29,760 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $29,690 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $29,470 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $29,250 |
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Questions
What is the average Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Tampa?
The BLS median is $29,520 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,540 jobs pay between $28,690 and $36,660. The 10th percentile is $28,130 and the 90th is $66,370.
Is Tampa a high-paying metro for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists?
That is 18% below the U.S. median of $35,790 and in line with the FL statewide median of $29,530. It ranks #174 of 216 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make an hour in Tampa?
About $14.19 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $29,520 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $13.79–$17.63 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.