Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $31,200 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $62,190
Employed locally 30
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $46,730
    90th
    $62,190

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 46% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 54% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,700
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    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,040
    Residential Advisors $33,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Kankakee, IL is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Kankakee, IL is 11.5% 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 Kankakee?

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