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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,000
Median Annual Salary
▼
-9.2% vs 2024
$48,760
Mean Salary
$44,000
Median Salary
$21.15
Hourly Rate
970 people work as Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Maine
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Maine earn a median salary of $44,000 per year ($3,666/month).
This is 21.3% above the national average of $36,270.
Maine ranks #7 out of 50 states for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay.
Approximately 970 people work in this occupation across Maine.
Salaries decreased by 9.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
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.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.75
Service Orientation
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.38
Active Learning
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.43
Sales and Marketing
3.67
Administration and Management
3.01
Education and Training
2.97
English Language
2.87
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(79.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Maine
Salaries for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Maine range from $30,640 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,640 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,000 and $61,860.
Median $44,000
P10: $30,640P25: $37,000P75: $61,860P90: $63,640
10th
$30,640
25th
$37,000
Median
$44,000
75th
$61,860
90th
$63,640
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,640
$14.73
$2,553
25th Percentile
$37,000
$17.79
$3,083
Median (50th)
$44,000
$21.15
$3,666
75th Percentile
$61,860
$29.74
$5,155
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,640
$30.60
$5,303
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,760 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
Maine ranks #7 of 50 states
$36,270
National avg. for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make in Maine?
The median annual salary for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Maine is $44,000 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,760.
What is the salary range for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Maine?
Salaries for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Maine range from $30,640 at the 10th percentile to $63,640 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,000 and $61,860.
What is the starting salary for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Maine?
Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists positions in Maine typically start around $30,640 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,000 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 970 people are employed as Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Maine is approximately $21.15 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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