Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $15.00 an hour ($31,200 a year). About 1,470 people work in this job there.

$15.00Median hourly pay
$31,200–$32,950Middle half of workers, yearly
1,470People in this job in Rhode Island

That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($35,790). Rhode Island ranks 39th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Rhode Island

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.00$31,200
25% of workers$15.00$31,200
Half of workers (median)$15.00$31,200
75% of workers$15.84$32,950
90% of workers$18.57$38,630

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Rhode Island metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Providence-Warwick$31,2002,120

Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.