Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #40 of 50 · TN
13.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,100 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $31,310
Employment 6,080
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $25,700P25 $28,820 Median $31,310P75 $39,990P90 $58,000
About 80% of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologistss in Tennessee earn between $25,700 and $58,000. 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 Tennessee is $38,100, about 13.3% below the U.S. average ($43,960). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $34,430 | $40,180 | 2,770 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $30,980 | $35,980 | 1,000 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $30,790 | $38,740 | 120 |
| Knoxville, TN | $30,650 | $38,460 | 910 |
| Cleveland, TN | $30,390 | $38,800 | 40 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $30,380 | $36,690 | 410 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $29,900 | $33,630 | 160 |
| Morristown, TN | $29,210 | $31,600 | 50 |
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