Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $29,670 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.27
10th percentile $22,870
90th percentile $49,250
Employed locally 280
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,870
    25th
    $27,450
    50th (median)
    $29,670
    75th
    $41,880
    90th
    $49,250

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 50% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 50% 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 $28,720
    Animal Caretakers $28,100
    Recreation Workers $27,360
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $30,330
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,990
    Residential Advisors $41,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Lafayette, IN is $14.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Lafayette, IN is 15.8% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $22,870 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,450.