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Hairstylist Salary in Maryland (2026)
$17.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,925/year ($2,494/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,860 Hairstylist jobs in Maryland (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Hairstylist salary of $36,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,925 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $36,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,190 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,786 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,518 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,925 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,494 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Maryland?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Maryland is $36,420 per year ($17.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,710 and $47,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $36,420, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $29,925 per year ($2,494 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 5,860 Hairstylist jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.