Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Florida
$36,210avg. a year
$17.41 an hour · 23,530 employed
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Florida earn an average of $36,210 a year. That is $7,750 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $43,960. The best-paying metro area is Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL at $39,520.
$29,530Median pay
$17.41Average hourly
+19%Avg. pay since 2020
#43Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Florida metro areas
Average pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 22.
14,540 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$39,520
$19.00 an hour
2800 jobs
Naples-Marco Island, FL
$38,660
$18.59 an hour
31,540 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$37,470
$18.02 an hour
430 jobs
Sebring, FL
$36,310
$17.46 an hour
5420 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL
$36,230
$17.42 an hour
6460 jobs
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
$35,810
$17.22 an hour
74,910 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$35,780
$17.20 an hour
81,010 jobs
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
$35,330
$16.99 an hour
93,090 jobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$35,230
$16.94 an hour
101,930 jobs
Jacksonville, FL
$35,210
$16.93 an hour
11290 jobs
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
$34,760
$16.71 an hour
12770 jobs
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
$34,200
$16.44 an hour
13200 jobs
Punta Gorda, FL
$34,190
$16.44 an hour
14150 jobs
Wildwood-The Villages, FL
$34,170
$16.43 an hour
15410 jobs
Tallahassee, FL
$34,120
$16.40 an hour
16170 jobs
Homosassa Springs, FL
$34,000
$16.35 an hour
17500 jobs
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
$33,990
$16.34 an hour
18310 jobs
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL
$33,200
$15.96 an hour
19540 jobs
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
$33,080
$15.90 an hour
20260 jobs
Gainesville, FL
$32,820
$15.78 an hour
21210 jobs
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL
$31,630
$15.21 an hour
22270 jobs
Ocala, FL
$31,490
$15.14 an hour
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Florida, charted
Pay over time
Florida, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Florida hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Florida vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,960 | $21.13 |
| Florida | $36,210 | $17.41 |
| Georgia | $42,830 | $20.59 |
| Alabama | $33,700 | $16.20 |
Related jobs in Florida
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$41,060
- Skincare Specialists$51,570
- Childcare Workers$35,830
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32,300
- Recreation Workers$37,620
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44,630
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Florida?
The average is $36,210 a year, and the median is $29,530. That is $7,750 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $43,960.
What is the hourly wage in Florida?
$17.41 an hour on average; the median is $14.20.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL ($39,520), followed by Naples-Marco Island, FL ($38,660). The lowest average among 22 metro areas with data is Ocala, FL ($31,490).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #43 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 39-5012. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.