Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Back to Occupations
Fast Growing
Growing
Steady Growth
Declining

Occupation Description

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists deliver beauty services, such as cleansing, cutting, coloring, and shaping hair, and massaging and treating clients’ scalps. They often put makeup on clients as well as dress wigs, or implement hair removal, and deliver nail and skin care.

Estimated Income

All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Total Employees In 2010

355910

Job Openings By 2025

218100

Growth Rate

15.7%

Required Education

Postsecondary non-degree award
Specific Programs:

Required Work Experience

None

Based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary

National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth