Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Illinois

Ranked #34 of 50 · IL

9.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,720 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $34,040
Employment 13,190

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $31,200P25 $31,200 Median $34,040P75 $41,110P90 $58,960

About 80% of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologistss in Illinois earn between $31,200 and $58,960. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Illinois
$39,720
U.S. average
$43,960

The mean hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salary in Illinois is $39,720, about 9.6% below the U.S. average ($43,960). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Illinois

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $34,260 $39,760 12,000
Champaign-Urbana, IL $33,840 $48,710 180
Decatur, IL $32,620 $38,290 70
Peoria, IL $32,280 $35,660 340
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $31,400 $40,190 150
Kankakee, IL $31,200 $38,700 40
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $31,200 $35,210 90
Springfield, IL $31,200 $37,390 280

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