Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Pittsburgh
$43,800avg. a year
$21.06 an hour · 4,190 employed
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area earn an average of $43,800 a year. That is about the same as the Pennsylvania average of $43,000. The U.S. average is $43,960.
$38,100Median pay
$21.06Average hourly
+2%vs. Pennsylvania average
4,190Jobs in this metro
Other Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in other Pennsylvania metro areas. Swipe to see all 14.
11,350 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$48,540
$23.34 an hour
2200 jobs
Lebanon, PA
$45,880
$22.06 an hour
39,960 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$43,990
$21.15 an hour
4620 jobs
Reading, PA
$43,980
$21.14 an hour
5240 jobs
State College, PA
$42,830
$20.59 an hour
6510 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$42,530
$20.45 an hour
7840 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$42,250
$20.31 an hour
8670 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$41,990
$20.19 an hour
9410 jobs
Erie, PA
$41,720
$20.06 an hour
1070 jobs
Gettysburg, PA
$41,550
$19.98 an hour
11170 jobs
Johnstown, PA
$40,770
$19.60 an hour
12840 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$40,640
$19.54 an hour
13130 jobs
Williamsport, PA
$39,280
$18.88 an hour
14270 jobs
Altoona, PA
$37,800
$18.18 an hour
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How Pittsburgh compares
Pay range: metro vs. state vs. U.S.
Annual wage percentiles, May 2025
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Related jobs in Pittsburgh
| Job | Avg. pay in this metro |
|---|---|
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $31,260 |
| Skincare Specialists | $44,980 |
| Barbers | $34,180 |
| Shampooers | $23,040 |
| Childcare Workers | $30,020 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,400 |
Questions and answers
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Pittsburgh?
The average is $43,800 a year, and the median is $38,100. About 4,190 people work in this job in the metro area.
Is that more than the Pennsylvania average?
That is about the same as the Pennsylvania average of $43,000.
Is this job common in Pittsburgh?
It makes up 3.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the metro area, 1.91 times the national share.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, occupation code 39-5012. Metro area: Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan statistical area (BLS area code 38300). Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.