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Overview for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

SOC Code: 39-5012
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  • Career Cluster

    Human Services

  • Career Pathway

    • Personal Care Services

Occupation Description

Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services. Excludes “Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance” (39-5091), “Manicurists and Pedicurists” (39-5092), and “Skincare Specialists” (39-5094).

Annual Wages

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0$36,200 - Annual Median Wage$25K$50K
  • 10th Percentile $22160
  • 25th Percentile $29670
  • Median $36200
  • 75th Percentile $45020
  • 90th Percentile $59810

Best Job Matches With Shared Skills

Occupation Average Wage Typical Entry Level Education Current Openings
Occupation
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
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100%
Average Wage
$38,480/year
$18.50/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Current Openings
324
Occupation
Skincare Specialists
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66%
Average Wage
$40,600/year
$19.52/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Current Openings
15
Occupation
Animal Trainers
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63%
Average Wage
$38,600/year
$18.56/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
19
Occupation
Tellers
Bargraph indicating percent
63%
Average Wage
$38,890/year
$18.70/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
337
Occupation
Counter and Rental Clerks
Bargraph indicating percent
63%
Average Wage
$43,060/year
$20.70/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Less than high school
Current Openings
91

Current Openings by County

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Adams county has 0 open job(s) Ashland county has 0 open job(s) Barron county has 4 open job(s) Bayfield county has 0 open job(s) Brown county has 15 open job(s) Buffalo county has 0 open job(s) Burnett county has 0 open job(s) Calumet county has 0 open job(s) Chippewa county has 1 open job(s) Clark county has 0 open job(s) Columbia county has 1 open job(s) Crawford county has 0 open job(s) Dane county has 13 open job(s) Dodge county has 2 open job(s) Door county has 3 open job(s) Douglas county has 1 open job(s) Dunn county has 2 open job(s) Eau Claire county has 4 open job(s) Florence county has 0 open job(s) Fond du Lac county has 4 open job(s) Forest county has 0 open job(s) Grant county has 0 open job(s) Green county has 1 open job(s) Green Lake county has 0 open job(s) Iowa county has 0 open job(s) Iron county has 0 open job(s) Jackson county has 0 open job(s) Jefferson county has 2 open job(s) Juneau county has 0 open job(s) Kenosha county has 2 open job(s) Kewaunee county has 0 open job(s) La Crosse county has 8 open job(s) Lafayette county has 0 open job(s) Langlade county has 1 open job(s) Lincoln county has 0 open job(s) Manitowoc county has 2 open job(s) Marathon county has 3 open job(s) Marinette county has 0 open job(s) Marquette county has 0 open job(s) Menominee county has 0 open job(s) Milwaukee county has 35 open job(s) Monroe county has 0 open job(s) Oconto county has 0 open job(s) Oneida county has 0 open job(s) Outagamie county has 7 open job(s) Ozaukee county has 10 open job(s) Pepin county has 0 open job(s) Pierce county has 1 open job(s) Polk county has 3 open job(s) Portage county has 1 open job(s) Price county has 0 open job(s) Racine county has 10 open job(s) Richland county has 0 open job(s) Rock county has 5 open job(s) Rusk county has 0 open job(s) Sauk county has 0 open job(s) Sawyer county has 0 open job(s) Shawano county has 0 open job(s) Sheboygan county has 6 open job(s) St. Croix county has 2 open job(s) Taylor county has 0 open job(s) Trempealeau county has 0 open job(s) Vernon county has 0 open job(s) Vilas county has 0 open job(s) Washburn county has 0 open job(s) Walworth county has 11 open job(s) Washington county has 12 open job(s) Waukesha county has 37 open job(s) Waupaca county has 0 open job(s) Waushara county has 0 open job(s) Winnebago county has 11 open job(s) Wood county has 2 open job(s)

Number of Jobs

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0Number of JobsBase-Year 2022Projected-Year 203202.5k5k7.5k10k12.5k15kHighcharts.com
Average Annual
  • Job Growth 1.53%
  • Job Openings 1847

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Common Job Titles

  • Beautician Apprentice
  • Electrolysis Needle Operator
  • Hair Specialist
  • Mortuary Beautician
  • Salon Manager

Typical Tasks

  • Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
  • Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  • Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
  • Schedule client appointments.
  • Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  • Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
  • Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  • Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers, and assistants.
  • Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
  • Shampoo, rinse, condition, and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.