Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Kentucky
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $32,388 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.1% vs the national median of $35,250. An estimated 1,820 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $27,740 to $44,910 depending on location.
$32,388
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$44,910
Highest paying metro
$27,740
Lowest paying metro
1,820
Employed in Kentucky
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | $44,910 | $28,670 | $53,700 | 80 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $38,530 | $28,470 | $59,280 | 60 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $33,670 | $28,710 | $60,170 | 900 |
| Lexington, KY | $29,140 | $22,360 | $57,200 | 500 |
| West Kentucky | $28,870 | $21,350 | $29,890 | 40 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $28,350 | $24,480 | $35,230 | 40 |
| Owensboro, KY | $27,890 | $26,520 | $36,900 | 40 |
| Central Kentucky | $27,740 | $21,140 | $46,430 | 160 |