Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $35,940 +2% vs national
Median hourly $17.28
10th percentile $23,340
90th percentile $59,570
Employed locally 2,350
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,340
    25th
    $28,530
    50th (median)
    $35,940
    75th
    $44,830
    90th
    $59,570

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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 $29,620
    Animal Caretakers $29,090
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,650
    Recreation Workers $29,490
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,340
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $29,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Indianapolis, IN is $17.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $23,340 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,530.