Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
Cut, color, and style customers' hair or apply make-up.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Below the statewide median $18.59 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Well above statewide average
Growth rate: 19.4% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Vocational training is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Hairdressers and Cosmetologists *
U S |
$13.77 | $16.73 | $22.97 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$14.34 | $18.59 | $26.79 |
Central Minnesota |
$13.69 | $17.27 | $23.27 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$12.23 | $15.36 | $21.29 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$14.16 | $17.9 | $22.21 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$14.58 | $17.78 | $24.48 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$13.87 | $18.03 | $22.23 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$14.54 | $18.88 | $28.59 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 5980 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Hairdressers and Cosmetologists most often work?
- Personal and Laundry Services
- General Merchandise Stores
- Health and Personal Care Stores
- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.