Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Job Outlook

Employment of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is projected to grow +5.6% from 2024 to 2034. This is about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 75,800 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $35,250 as of the latest data. About 295,460 people were employed in this role.