Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $15.78 an hour ($32,830 a year). About 5,920 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($35,790). Indiana ranks 36th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.48 | $23,890 |
| 25% of workers | $13.45 | $27,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.78 | $32,830 |
| 75% of workers | $21.59 | $44,910 |
| 90% of workers | $28.18 | $58,620 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $34,380 | 2,240 |
| Columbus | $31,300 | 40 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $31,270 | 220 |
| Muncie | $31,020 | 60 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $30,820 | 90 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $30,770 | 310 |
| Bloomington | $30,360 | 120 |
| Kokomo | $30,320 | 90 |
| Fort Wayne | $29,950 | 470 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $29,780 | 100 |
| Evansville | $29,700 | 270 |
| Terre Haute | $28,280 | 90 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,400 openings a year (BLS)
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