Hourly Rate for Cosmetologist Jobs

Updated: 30 Jan 2012
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$0$20$40$60
Hourly Rate$7.23 - $15.21  
   
Hourly Tips$0.50 - $4.45  
Overtime$7.63 - $57.50  
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$0$50K$100K$150K
Bonus$0.79 - $4,932  
   
Commission$5.30 - $19,271  
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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
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$14,781 - $51,136  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 30 Jan 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 322
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Popular Employers

Hourly Rate

Great Clips, Inc.$8.47 - $9.43
Cost Cutters$7.85 - $9.06
Regis Salons$7.42 - $9.00
Supercuts Hair SalonNot enough data
Regis CorporationNot enough data
Popular Industries

Hourly Rate

Hair Salon$7.07 - $16.11
Cosmetology School$7.68 - $15.58
Beauty, Skin Care Products / Cosmetics$7.31 - $17.25
Retail, Department Stores$6.81 - $12.03
Day Spa$6.77 - $16.04

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Key Statistics for Cosmetologist Jobs

Gender
Female
95%
female alumni
 
Male
5%
male alumni
Hourly Rate:$7.77 - $9.91 Not enough data
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
2%
1-4 years
53%
5-9 years
18%
10-19 years
13%
20 years or more
13%
Top Degrees

Hourly Rate

Associate's Degree$7.15 - $9.00
Certificate (Cert), CosmetologyNot enough data
Bachelor's DegreeNot enough data
High School DiplomaNot enough data
Technical Diploma, CosmetologyNot enough data
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 22% dental benefits Dental: 15%
vision benefits Vision: 10% employee benefits None: 75%

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Career Path for Cosmetologist Jobs

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Common Future Jobs

Cosmetologist

Salary Range

$14,781 - $51,136
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Cashier
$13,839 - $23,876
Sales Associate
$15,475 - $61,598
Stylist
$15,015 - $51,478
 
Common Future Jobs

Cosmetologist

Salary Range

$14,781 - $51,136
payscale
Hairdresser, Hairstylist, or Cosmetologist
$14,526 - $53,331
Cosmetology Instructor
$20,641 - $46,605
Registered Nurse (RN)
$39,846 - $80,480
 

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Cosmetologist Job Description

People with the job title Cosmetologist typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May also apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.
Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

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Cosmetology Salary Information

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for the field of cosmetology is very favorable, with employment opportunities expected to increase over the next few years. While many cosmetologists work in salon or spa settings, some are also employed by nursing homes, and many are self-employed. According to PayScale's salary data, becoming self-employed may be a wise career choice; the upper end of the median salary range for self-employed cosmetologists far exceeds the salary range for other employers, as shown on the Cosmetology Salary by Employer Type chart. In order to get licensed to work in this field, a cosmetology program - and state licensing examination - must first be completed. Specific requirements may vary between states, but all cosmetologists must complete this training before entering the field. Since this is a service industry, communication skills are very important. And, if you're planning to be self-employed, gaining business skills can also be important. It's not uncommon for a cosmetologist to play many roles, from beauty expert to salesperson to business guru. As these skills are honed over time, cosmetologists can expect to be compensated for their greater experience level. To see how entry-level salaries compare salaries for more experienced positions, see the chart showing the median Cosmetology Salary by Years Experience.

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