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Hairstylist Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$16.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,898/year ($2,408/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,890 Hairstylist jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Hairstylist salary of $34,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,898 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $34,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,938 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,625 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$858 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,898 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,408 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Nebraska?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Nebraska is $34,320 per year ($16.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,360 and $49,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $34,320, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $28,898 per year ($2,408 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,890 Hairstylist jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.