Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Role Overview
Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services. Excludes “Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance” (39-5091), “Manicurists and Pedicurists” (39-5092), and “Skincare Specialists” (39-5094).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $58,920 |
| Hawaii | $52,000 |
| Vermont | $49,640 |
| South Dakota | $49,050 |
| Maine | $48,480 |
| District of Columbia | $48,060 |
| Massachusetts | $47,740 |
| Alaska | $44,700 |
| New Jersey | $44,110 |
| Colorado | $43,680 |
| Minnesota | $42,850 |
| New Hampshire | $42,000 |
| California | $39,370 |
| Nebraska | $39,190 |
| Montana | $38,230 |
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Median Annual Salary
$35,250
Projected Growth (10yr)
+5.6%
Avg. annual openings
75.8k
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