Cosmetologist salary

Cosmetologist earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level cosmetologist earnings begin at:

$28.85 per hour

$60,000 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level cosmetologist earnings begin at:

$17.79 per hour

$37,000 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level cosmetologist earnings begin at:

$12.50 per hour

$26,000 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level cosmetologist earnings begin at:

$6.73 per hour

$14,000 per year

10th percentile

Starting level cosmetologist earnings begin at:

$1.92 per hour

$4,000 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

How do cosmetologist salaries compare to similar careers?

Cosmetologists earn 7% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than tailors but more than hairdressers.

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)