Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $16.56 an hour ($34,430 a year). About 2,770 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($35,790). It is 10% higher than the Tennessee median ($31,310).
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.50 | $28,080 |
| 25% of workers | $14.56 | $30,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.56 | $34,430 |
| 75% of workers | $20.89 | $43,450 |
| 90% of workers | $30.02 | $62,430 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page) | $34,430 | 2,770 |
| Memphis | $30,980 | 1,000 |
| Knoxville | $30,650 | 910 |
| Cleveland | $30,390 | 40 |
| Chattanooga | $30,380 | 410 |
| Clarksville | $29,900 | 160 |
| Morristown | $29,210 | 50 |
| Johnson City | $28,980 | 180 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $28,820 | 120 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 | $34,420 |
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