Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Connecticut: $51,000 Average

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Average base salary, Connecticut

$51,000 / year

≈ $4,250 per month · $24.52 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Connecticut · median $46,000

25th percentile
$35,500Average
$51,00075th percentile
$62,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary by state

Alabama$35,000

Alaska$43,000

Arizona$44,500

Arkansas$34,500

California$50,000

Colorado$53,500

Connecticut$51,000

Delaware$44,500

District of Columbia$73,000

Florida$37,500

Georgia$44,500

Hawaii$47,500

Idaho$37,000

Illinois$41,000

Indiana$38,000

Iowa$42,000

Kansas$41,500

Kentucky$43,000

Louisiana$28,500

Maine$50,500

Maryland$47,000

Massachusetts$51,500

Michigan$49,000

Minnesota$50,000

Mississippi$35,000

Missouri$41,500

Montana$44,500

Nebraska$45,500

Nevada$40,000

New Hampshire$40,500

New Jersey$54,000

New Mexico$41,000

New York$52,000

North Carolina$45,000

North Dakota$45,500

Ohio$46,000

Oklahoma$37,500

Oregon$59,000

Pennsylvania$44,500

Rhode Island$37,000

South Carolina$44,000

South Dakota$50,000

Tennessee$39,500

Texas$40,000

Utah$43,500

Vermont$56,500

Washington$66,000

West Virginia$41,500

Wisconsin$40,500

Wyoming$35,500

About this role

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists is a professional role in the Personal Care and Service job family, focused on Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologistss do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

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.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Service Orientation Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making Active Learning

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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary by industry

Other Services (except Public Administration)

266,270 workers

$46,000

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

31,950 workers

$34,500

Information

1,790 workers

$123,000

Health Care and Social Assistance

1,500 workers

$43,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

970 workers

$53,000

Accommodation and Food Services

840 workers

$45,500

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

740 workers

$79,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

240 workers

$55,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pays 5% below the average across 32 roles in the Personal Care and Service job family (family average $48,000).

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Residential Advisor$45,500

Tour and Travel Guides$45,000

Gambling Dealer$44,000

Crematory Operator$47,500

Gambling Service Workers, All Other$43,000

Animal Trainer$48,500

Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$41,500

Baggage Porters and Bellhops$40,000

Animal Caretaker$38,500

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$38,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make?

The average base salary for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in the United States is $45,500 per year, or about $21.88 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $31,000 and $50,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Personal Care and Service roles?

The Personal Care and Service job family averages $48,000 across 32 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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