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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists average salary by city in West Virginia
- Weirton$40,690
- Morgantown$39,480
- Wheeling$38,880
- Parkersburg$38,840
- Huntington$37,560
- Beckley$35,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | $40,690 | $32,390 | $25,050 | $33,809 | 89 |
| Morgantown | $39,480 | $32,790 | $28,890 | $32,875 | 93 |
| Wheeling | $38,880 | $31,720 | $26,480 | $32,412 | 88 |
| Parkersburg | $38,840 | $30,490 | $28,830 | $32,381 | 87 |
| Huntington | $37,560 | $29,580 | $25,730 | $31,393 | 88 |
| Beckley | $35,390 | $28,610 | $25,730 | $29,718 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-5012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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