Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Tennessee
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $28,310 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.7% vs the national median of $35,250. An estimated 5,250 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $26,590 to $29,860 depending on location.
$28,310
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$29,860
Highest paying metro
$26,590
Lowest paying metro
5,250
Employed in Tennessee
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown, TN | $29,860 | $27,930 | $35,100 | 40 |
| Nashville, TN | $29,680 | $28,440 | $50,940 | 2,300 |
| Knoxville, TN | $29,290 | $27,710 | $46,320 | 850 |
| Cleveland, TN | $29,160 | $23,080 | $48,010 | 40 |
| West Tennessee | $28,510 | $26,590 | $53,270 | 110 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $28,140 | $26,660 | $37,440 | 880 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $27,970 | $23,480 | $34,960 | 120 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $27,870 | $23,450 | $40,210 | 370 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $27,770 | $23,100 | $36,940 | 160 |
| North Central Tennessee | $27,490 | $23,330 | $37,110 | 110 |
| East Tennessee | $27,390 | $23,000 | $37,990 | 110 |
| Johnson City, TN | $26,590 | $21,830 | $30,350 | 160 |