Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $35,980 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $23,430
90th percentile $71,310
Employed locally 190
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,430
    25th
    $27,250
    50th (median)
    $35,980
    75th
    $46,910
    90th
    $71,310

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 51% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 49% 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 Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,720
    Recreation Workers $32,050
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,640
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,470
    Animal Caretakers $29,030
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $30,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Kalamazoo, MI is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.1% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $23,430 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,250.