OH · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 39-5012

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Ohio

Median Annual Salary $29,440 -16% below national average (national: $35,250)
$37,640Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
12,730Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$29,440
$23,340
10th pct.
$60,800
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$23,340$11.22
25th percentile$27,160$13.06
50th percentile (median)$29,440$14.15
75th percentile$42,640$20.50
90th percentile (top earners)$60,800$29.23
Mean (average)$37,640$18.10

How Ohio Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Ohio
Ohio (current) $29,440
Washington $58,920 +100%
Hawaii $52,000 +77%
Vermont $49,640 +69%
South Dakota $49,050 +67%
Maine $48,480 +65%
District of Columbia $48,060 +63%
Massachusetts $47,740 +62%
Alaska $44,700 +52%

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Related Occupations in Ohio

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,380 11,480
Animal Caretakers $29,700 9,750
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,760 6,090
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,820 24,520
Bartenders $29,850 27,530
Dishwashers $29,000 14,920

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Ohio?

The mean hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salary in Ohio is $37,640 per year. The median (middle) salary is $29,440 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Ohio?

Entry-level hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologistss (10th percentile) in Ohio typically earn around $23,340 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $27,160 per year.

What is the highest Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Ohio?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Ohio make approximately $60,800 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $42,640 per year.

How does the Ohio Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary compare to the national average?

The median hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salary in Ohio is $29,440, which is -16% below national average of $35,250.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes