Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $34,600 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.64
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $81,950
Employed locally 190
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,600
    50th (median)
    $34,600
    75th
    $57,690
    90th
    $81,950

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 54% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 46% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $60,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,080
    Charlottesville, VA $43,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,850
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $40,580
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $39,790

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,120
    Recreation Workers $30,420
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,030
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $29,120
    Animal Caretakers $29,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Champaign, IL is $16.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Champaign, IL is 1.8% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,600.