Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $16.74 an hour ($34,820 a year). About 8,970 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($35,790). Michigan ranks 27th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.48 | $25,960 |
| 25% of workers | $13.88 | $28,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.74 | $34,820 |
| 75% of workers | $29.13 | $60,590 |
| 90% of workers | $45.85 | $95,370 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $38,740 | 1,290 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $37,380 | 280 |
| Niles | $36,960 | 80 |
| Midland | $35,580 | 50 |
| Ann Arbor | $35,490 | 350 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $34,960 | 4,790 |
| Traverse City | $34,950 | 120 |
| Battle Creek | $34,770 | 70 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $34,110 | 210 |
| Saginaw | $33,650 | 140 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $31,110 | 110 |
| Bay City | $30,720 | 70 |
| Monroe | $30,690 | 70 |
| Jackson | $30,640 | 100 |
| Flint | $30,610 | 210 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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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