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Hairdresser/Cosmetologist

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AVG. SALARY

$34,190

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EDUCATION

Post-secondary training +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$34,190

Entry Annual Wage

$21,440

Experienced Annual Wage

$50,310

Average Hourly Wage

$16.44

Entry Hourly Wage

$10.31

Experienced Hourly Wage

$24.19

Median Hourly Wage

$14.22

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Enid MSA $28,300 or $13.61/hr $15,590 or $7.49/hr $46,570 or $22.39/hr
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $26,630 or $12.80/hr $22,880 or $11.00/hr $28,950 or $13.92/hr
Lawton MSA $29,890 or $14.37/hr $16,280 or $7.83/hr $50,180 or $24.12/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $35,550 or $17.09/hr $21,910 or $10.53/hr $54,050 or $25.99/hr
Tulsa MSA $34,320 or $16.50/hr $20,750 or $9.98/hr $54,770 or $26.33/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $31,990 or $15.38/hr $21,860 or $10.51/hr $46,630 or $22.42/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $34,790 or $16.73/hr $19,080 or $9.17/hr $50,100 or $24.09/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $29,000 or $13.94/hr $16,320 or $7.85/hr $45,660 or $21.95/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 15%
Job Openings 770 estimated annual job openings
Employment 5,810 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Northeast 300 13% 4 N/A 39
Tulsa MSA 1,590 18% 29 N/A 217
Oklahoma City MSA 2,910 19% 55 N/A 401

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$38,910

Average Hourly Wage

$18.71

Average Annual Range

$21,800 to $60,080

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +11%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 8720 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment large occupation
  This was a large occupation in the United States, employing 558,700 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Much faster than average growth
  The need for barbers and hairdressers will stem primarily from population growth, leading to greater demand for basic hair care services. In addition, an increased demand for hair coloring, hair straightening, and other advanced hair treatments is expected to continue over the projections decade. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists continue to compete with providers of specialized services, such as nail and skin care. Consumers often choose manicurists and pedicurists and skincare specialists for these services. Still, employment is expected to grow to meet increased demand for personal appearance services. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for men in 2022.
Self-Employment In 2021, 47.3% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Self-employed workers (47.3%)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (46.8%)
  • Personal care services (NAICS812100) (46.7%)

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