Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $27,860 -21% vs national
Median hourly $13.39
10th percentile $21,950
90th percentile $58,470
Employed locally 110
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,950
    25th
    $24,770
    50th (median)
    $27,860
    75th
    $36,880
    90th
    $58,470

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 45% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 55% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $32,430
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $30,580
    Wheeling, WV-OH $30,350
    Akron, OH $30,040
    Columbus, OH $30,020
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $29,690

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers$29,850
    Animal Caretakers$27,650
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,980
    Childcare Workers$27,180
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$28,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$38,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Lima, OH is $13.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Lima, OH is 21% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $21,950 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,770.