Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting132
Estimated employment6,270
Employment RSE10.53
Mean wage$18.04
Mean RSE4.98
Entry wage$11.32
Experienced wage$21.40
10th percentile wage$10.74
50th percentile wage$13.95
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
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$13.95 $13.61  $0.34
2019$13.45+3.7%$13.12 +3.7%$0.33
2018$12.90+4.3%$12.59 +4.3%$0.31
2017$12.45+3.6%$12.14 +3.6%$0.30
2016$12.05+3.3%$11.76 +3.3%$0.29
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$13.95 $23.44  -$9.49
2019$13.45+3.7%$22.77 +2.9%-$9.32
2018$12.90+4.3%$22.11 +3.0%-$9.20
2017$12.45+3.6%$21.48 +2.9%-$9.02
2016$12.05+3.3%$20.98 +2.4%-$8.92
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $13.95 6,270
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $13.95 6,270
Wages in other areas

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Last updated April 2021