Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $29,410 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.14
10th percentile $23,190
90th percentile $46,340
Employed locally 130
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,190
    25th
    $27,850
    50th (median)
    $29,410
    75th
    $37,940
    90th
    $46,340

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 47% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 53% 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
    Bellingham, WA $60,130
    Washington $58,920
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $52,000
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $49,860
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $48,520
    Maine $48,480

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,310
    Recreation Workers $30,720
    Animal Caretakers $28,720
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,380
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,380
    Animal Trainers $41,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Bloomington, IN is $14.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Bloomington, IN is 16.6% below 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $23,190 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,850.