Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in New Jersey
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in New Jersey earn an average of $52,200 a year. That is $8,240 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $43,960. The best-paying metro area is Trenton-Princeton, NJ at $57,850.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,960 | $21.13 |
| New Jersey | $52,200 | $25.10 |
| New York | $50,040 | $24.06 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,000 | $20.68 |
| Delaware | $42,990 | $20.67 |
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Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in New Jersey?
The average is $52,200 a year, and the median is $36,150. That is $8,240 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $43,960.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$25.10 an hour on average; the median is $17.38.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ ($57,850), followed by New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($51,650). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($43,990).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #5 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.