Best Beauty Schools in Fayetteville, North Carolina (2026)

Comparing cosmetologist schools in Fayetteville, North Carolina starts with the local labor market and the credentials each program offers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $38,410 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Fayetteville Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$38,410BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment8,490 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Cumberland County establishments50BLS QCEW, 2024
Cumberland County industry employment150BLS QCEW, 2024
Cumberland County unemployment rate4.5%BLS LAUS, 2024
North Carolina location quotient0.87BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Fayetteville. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Cumberland County and North Carolina figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


Beauty & Cosmetology Schools near Fayetteville

Beauty Schools Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $35,790 $17.21 per hour
Job Outlook 5.6% 32,200 jobs (2024–2034)
75,800 openings/yr

Beauty-Schools Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $35,790 $17.21/hr
Average Salary $43,960 $21.13/hr

Salary Range

$27,040 10th pctl
$35,790 Median
$71,190 90th pctl
10th Percentile $27,040 $13.00/hr
25th Percentile $30,120 $14.48/hr
75th Percentile $48,830 $23.48/hr
90th Percentile $71,190 $34.23/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed305,710
Growth (2024-2034)5.6%
Annual Openings75,800
Jobs per 1,0002.0

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (39-5012) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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