U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsProvide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services. Excludes "Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance (39-5091), "Manicurists and Pedicurists" (39-5092), and "Skincare Specialists" (39-5094).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 349,420 | 1.2 % | $12.74 | $26,510 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.86 | $8.81 | $10.94 | $14.66 | $19.97 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,350 | $18,320 | $22,760 | $30,490 | $41,540 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Care Services | 315,540 | 52.04 | $12.86 | $26,760 |
| Department Stores | 17,410 | 1.15 | $10.11 | $21,040 |
| Health and Personal Care Stores | 5,180 | 0.53 | $13.06 | $27,170 |
| Employment Services | 1,800 | 0.07 | $12.58 | $26,160 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 1,390 | 0.08 | $12.89 | $26,820 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Care Services | 315,540 | 52.04 | $12.86 | $26,760 |
| Department Stores | 17,410 | 1.15 | $10.11 | $21,040 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 1,040 | 0.67 | $13.17 | $27,390 |
| Health and Personal Care Stores | 5,180 | 0.53 | $13.06 | $27,170 |
| Other Personal Services | 390 | 0.17 | $12.36 | $25,720 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers | (8) | (8) | $15.61 | $32,480 |
| Death Care Services | 210 | 0.16 | $15.56 | $32,360 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | (8) | (8) | $14.93 | $31,060 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 70 | (7) | $14.81 | $30,800 |
| Offices of Physicians | 70 | (7) | $14.77 | $30,710 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25,570 | 2.53 | 0.92 | $12.35 | $25,690 |
| New York | 25,160 | 3.02 | 1.10 | $13.71 | $28,520 |
| Pennsylvania | 23,390 | 4.27 | 1.55 | $11.84 | $24,620 |
| California | 23,110 | 1.65 | 0.60 | $12.11 | $25,180 |
| Florida | 21,050 | 2.96 | 1.08 | $12.81 | $26,650 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 17,450 | 4.63 | 1.68 | $14.02 | $29,170 |
| Pennsylvania | 23,390 | 4.27 | 1.55 | $11.84 | $24,620 |
| Wisconsin | 10,580 | 4.06 | 1.48 | $11.84 | $24,640 |
| Connecticut | 6,390 | 4.00 | 1.45 | $13.68 | $28,460 |
| Ohio | 18,750 | 3.81 | 1.39 | $11.89 | $24,730 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 860 | 1.34 | 0.49 | $18.11 | $37,680 |
| Hawaii | 1,110 | 1.93 | 0.70 | $16.58 | $34,490 |
| Washington | 8,840 | 3.28 | 1.19 | $16.19 | $33,680 |
| Vermont | 730 | 2.55 | 0.93 | $14.98 | $31,150 |
| South Carolina | 3,320 | 1.90 | 0.69 | $14.90 | $31,000 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 15,740 | 3.16 | 1.15 | $15.02 | $31,240 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 11,510 | 3.25 | 1.18 | $14.06 | $29,250 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 7,240 | 4.01 | 1.46 | $13.61 | $28,300 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 7,010 | 2.81 | 1.02 | $12.43 | $25,850 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 6,990 | 4.17 | 1.52 | $12.97 | $26,990 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 6,230 | 2.72 | 0.99 | $14.77 | $30,720 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 5,600 | 2.80 | 1.02 | $13.95 | $29,010 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 5,430 | 2.47 | 0.90 | $11.76 | $24,450 |
| Edison-New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Division | 5,360 | 5.57 | 2.03 | $14.16 | $29,450 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 5,290 | 3.93 | 1.43 | $17.89 | $37,210 |