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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (39-5012) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area
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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,490
Mean wage$20.39
Entry wage$14.92
10th percentile wage$14.81
50th percentile wage$17.33
90th percentile wage$28.98
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Personal and Laundry Services1,44096.6%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Personal and Laundry Services1,440$17.33
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (39-5012)
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. Excludes Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance (39-5091), Manicurists and Pedicurists (39-5092), and Skincare Specialists (39-5094).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $17.33 $16.89 $0.44
2022$16.58+4.5%$16.16+4.5%$0.42
2021$15.28+8.5%$14.89+8.5%$0.39
2020$14.48+5.5%$14.11+5.5%$0.37
2019$13.96+3.7%$13.61+3.7%$0.35
2018$13.39+4.3%$13.05+4.3%$0.34
2017$12.92+3.6%$12.59+3.6%$0.33
2016$12.51+3.3%$12.20+3.3%$0.32
2015$12.15+3.0%$11.84+3.0%$0.31
2014$11.89+2.2%$11.59+2.2%$0.30
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $17.33 $28.00 -$10.67
2022$16.58+4.5%$27.07+3.4%-$10.48
2021$15.28+8.5%$25.61+5.7%-$10.33
2020$14.48+5.5%$24.73+3.5%-$10.25
2019$13.96+3.7%$24.03+2.9%-$10.07
2018$13.39+4.3%$23.33+3.0%-$9.93
2017$12.92+3.6%$22.66+2.9%-$9.74
2016$12.51+3.3%$22.14+2.4%-$9.62
2015$12.15+3.0%$21.57+2.6%-$9.42
2014$11.89+2.2%$21.12+2.2%-$9.22
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $17.33  1,490    
Danbury $16.47  280    
Hartford $15.43  1,020    
New Haven $15.31  740    
Norwich-New London $14.94  370  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $17.33  1,490    
Hartford $15.43  1,020    
New Haven $15.31  740    
Norwich-New London $14.94  370    
Danbury $16.47  280    
Wages in other areas
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