Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $17.43 an hour ($36,260 a year). About 12,890 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,790). Ohio ranks 18th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.31 | $23,520 |
| 25% of workers | $13.47 | $28,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.43 | $36,260 |
| 75% of workers | $27.81 | $57,840 |
| 90% of workers | $37.18 | $77,330 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | $38,100 | 1,140 |
| Cincinnati | $36,790 | 2,540 |
| Toledo | $36,440 | 650 |
| Columbus | $36,260 | 2,420 |
| Cleveland | $35,640 | 3,070 |
| Canton-Massillon | $35,010 | 410 |
| Lima | $33,530 | 100 |
| Springfield | $33,280 | 80 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $30,590 | 790 |
| Mansfield | $29,690 | 150 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $29,520 | 290 |
| Sandusky | $29,030 | 100 |
Ohio 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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $30,800 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $35,590 |
| Skincare Specialists | $39,150 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $37,170 |
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