Waxing
Back wax prices in the US
Back wax runs $35–$65 at most US salons, median $50. That’s from 157 prices on 94 published menus across 12 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$20
Typical
$35–$65
Median
$50
High
$120
Back wax cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $45 | $35–$63 | 4 |
| Houston, TX | $35 | $30–$45 | 3 |
| Ashburn, VA | $190 | $80–$2970 | 2 |
| Astoria, NY | $50 | $35–$75 | 2 |
| Carrollton, TX | $35 | $25–$70 | 2 |
| Encino, CA | $70 | $50–$80 | 2 |
| Goodyear, AZ | $45 | $30–$60 | 2 |
| Henderson, NV | $58 | $50–$65 | 2 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $40 | $20–$50 | 2 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58 | $35–$80 | 2 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | $68 | $60–$75 | 2 |
| Wesley Chapel, FL | $65 | $65–$65 | 2 |
Book back wax direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold back wax pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Angelica Aesthetics
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Catalia Beauty & Wellness
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Classic Lash & Beauty
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Fifth Ave Thai Spa
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Heena’s Threading Salon Kips Bay
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Reading on back wax
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Back wax — FAQ
How much does back wax cost?
Across 94 US salon menus we've collected, back wax runs $35–$65 at most places, with a median of $50. The full spread is $20 to $120 — the low end is usually a junior stylist or a partial service, the high end a senior provider in a high-cost metro.
Where is back wax cheapest?
Across the 12 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Houston, TX has the lowest median at $35 and Ashburn, VA the highest at $190. These are small samples — 3 and 2 salons respectively — so treat them as a sighting shot, not a market average. The table above has the rest.
Are these prices what I'll actually pay?
They're list prices from providers' own published menus, not quotes. Expect the final figure to move with length, density, add-ons and who's in the chair, and expect tip on top. Booking direct with a provider is the only way to get a firm number — the book links on this page go straight to their own scheduling.
Other waxing services
Prices sourced from 535US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-10-20). Providers on Zoca Listingsare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".