Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #29 of 50 · KY
5.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,390 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $29,840
Employment 2,350
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $22,580P25 $26,730 Median $29,840P75 $42,220P90 $76,170
About 80% of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologistss in Kentucky earn between $22,580 and $76,170. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salary in Kentucky is $41,390, about 5.8% below the U.S. average ($43,960). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $33,620 | $46,780 | 930 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $29,230 | $37,880 | 530 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $28,870 | $30,540 | 40 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $28,580 | $38,580 | 100 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $28,390 | $39,380 | 70 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $28,350 | $35,550 | 40 |
| Owensboro, KY | $27,890 | $36,960 | 40 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $27,310 | $33,460 | 190 |
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