Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Illinois earn a median salary of $31,939 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.4% vs the national median of $35,250. An estimated 14,280 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $29,290 to $35,560 depending on location.
$31,939
Avg median salary in Illinois
$35,560
Highest paying metro
$29,290
Lowest paying metro
14,280
Employed in Illinois
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $35,560 | $29,770 | $49,540 | 12,720 |
| Champaign, IL | $34,600 | $29,600 | $57,690 | 190 |
| Springfield, IL | $34,480 | $29,630 | $50,070 | 210 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,900 | $29,120 | $44,090 | 120 |
| Northwest Illinois | $31,500 | $29,910 | $45,740 | 140 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,230 | $31,230 | $35,110 | 70 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,200 | $29,120 | $46,730 | 30 |
| West Central Illinois | $31,100 | $29,350 | $45,510 | 160 |
| Bloomington, IL | $30,930 | $29,120 | $45,190 | 100 |
| Peoria, IL | $30,800 | $30,800 | $37,480 | 350 |
| East Central Illinois | $30,680 | $29,120 | $45,250 | 110 |
| South Illinois | $29,290 | $29,120 | $44,260 | 80 |