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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in New York

Considering working as a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in New York? Here’s what the data says. Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services. Excludes “Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance” (39-5091), “Manicurists and Pedicurists” (39-5092), and “Skincare Specialists” (39-5094).

What do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Make in New York?

For a hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists working in New York, wages run about $33,960 per year (or about $16.33/hour).Earnings range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $72,760 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$31,200	$15.00
25th percentile	$33,050	$15.89
Median (50th)	$33,960	$16.33
75th percentile	$51,830	$24.92
90th percentile	$72,760	$34.98

The job concentration index in New York nationwide is 1.11, meaning that hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists earn a median of $39,017 per year ($18.76/hour), below the New York median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 235,173 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists across the United States. In New York alone, approximately 20,300 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 2,870 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists.

Top New York Metros for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

The metro areas below employ the most hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in New York.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	26,620	$36,390
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	1,020	$31,200
Rochester, NY	810	$36,120
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	710	$33,810
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	650	$33,590
Syracuse, NY	390	$33,180
Binghamton, NY	220	$31,200
Kingston, NY	130	$34,440
Utica-Rome, NY	90	$31,200
Ithaca, NY	40	$35,300

Top States for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Employment

View the states that employ the most hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists work.

State	Number Employed
Florida	23,220
Texas	22,470
California	21,510
New York	20,300
Pennsylvania	18,630
New Jersey	15,140
Illinois	13,770
Ohio	12,730
Virginia	9,480
Massachusetts	9,210
Michigan	9,010
North Carolina	8,720
Arizona	7,760
Washington	7,410
Georgia	6,850
Colorado	6,520
Wisconsin	6,460
Indiana	6,240
Maryland	5,900
Missouri	5,470

Highest-Paying States for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Where hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists earn the most: hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists.

State	Annual Median Salary
Washington	$58,920
Hawaii	$52,000
Vermont	$49,640
South Dakota	$49,050
Maine	$48,480
District of Columbia	$48,060
Massachusetts	$47,740
Alaska	$44,700
New Jersey	$44,110
Colorado	$43,680

Skills

Key hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
• Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
• Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
• Schedule client appointments.
• Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
• Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
• Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
• Shampoo, rinse, condition, and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
• Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
• Order, display, and maintain supplies.
• Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
• Develop new styles and techniques.

Work Activities

• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
• Selling or Influencing Others
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Thinking Creatively
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
• Getting Information
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Communicating with People Outside the Organization
• Training and Teaching Others

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Apple iOS

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

• Cosmetology

Related Careers

Related occupations to hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists include:

• Spa Managers
• Fashion Designers
• Floral Designers
• Opticians, Dispensing
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
• Costume Attendants

Also Known As

Beautician, Beauty Advisor, Beauty Operator, Beauty Specialist, Beauty Therapist, Colorist, Cosmetic Consultant, Cosmetician, Cosmetologist, Electrologist, Electrolysis Needle Operator, Electrolysis Operator, Electrolysist, Event Stylist, Funeral Home Makeup Artist.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 39-5012.00