Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $36,400 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $21,810
90th percentile $57,000
Employed locally 60
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,810
    25th
    $28,030
    50th (median)
    $36,400
    75th
    $45,470
    90th
    $57,000

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 60% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $60,770
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,140
    Bellingham, WA $60,130
    Washington $58,920
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,800
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,450

    Nearby metros — Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,090
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $43,530
    Minnesota $42,850
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $40,930
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $40,780
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $39,030

    Related occupations in Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $25,840
    Recreation Workers $33,680
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,480
    Funeral Attendants $27,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $41,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Bay City, MI is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries?

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Bay City, MI is 3.3% above the national median of $35,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Bay City?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $21,810 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,030.