84,176
U.S. employer beauty salons
The Census Bureau counted 84,176 employer establishments in the Beauty Salons industry in 2023.
U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023Penamang Beauty reference page
Hair salon statistics: U.S., Virginia & Prince William County
A sourced snapshot of the salon landscape around the work we care about: hair services, beauty professionals and the local community Penamang Beauty serves in Woodbridge.
Last updated November 6, 2026
$12.4B
Annual payroll reported by U.S. employer beauty salons
Employer beauty salons reported $12.403 billion in annual payroll during 2023.
U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 202357,809
Employer beauty salons with fewer than five employees
Most employer beauty salons were small businesses in 2023, with 57,809 reporting fewer than five employees.
U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023595,000
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists
This is the number of jobs held nationwide in 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 202548%
Self-employed hair professionals
Nearly half of hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists were self-employed in 2025.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025$17.21
Median hourly wage
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists had a median hourly wage of $17.21 in May 2025. BLS wage data include tips.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 20258%
Projected job growth for hairstylists and cosmetologists
BLS projects employment to rise from 595,000 jobs in 2025 to 640,900 in 2035, a gain of about 45,900 jobs.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025 to 2035 projection4,663
Licensed cosmetology salons in Virginia
Virginia reported 4,663 licensed cosmetology salons as of December 1, 2024.
Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, December 202439,491
Licensed cosmetologists in Virginia
Virginia reported 39,491 licensed cosmetologists as of December 1, 2024.
Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, December 2024497,003
Prince William County residents
The county population estimate was 497,003 on July 1, 2024, placing Penamang Beauty in one of Northern Virginia’s larger local markets.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, July 1, 2024 estimateWhat this means locally
A people-first industry, built on small businesses.
National data shows an industry led by small employers and independent professionals. That makes clear communication, personal service and a dependable local stop matter. Penamang Beauty brings hair appointments and beauty essentials together so customers can care for their look in one visit.
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- U.S. Census BureauCounty Business Patterns, 2023. Beauty Salons, NAICS 812112. View source
- U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOccupational Outlook Handbook: Barbers, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists. Employment, pay and projected growth, 2025 to 2035. View source
- Virginia Board for Barbers and CosmetologyAgency background document, licensing counts as of December 1, 2024. View source
- U.S. Census BureauQuickFacts: Prince William County, Virginia. Population estimate as of July 1, 2024. View source
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