Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $28,330 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.62
10th percentile $17,670
90th percentile $58,320
Employed locally 150
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,670
    25th
    $23,100
    50th (median)
    $28,330
    75th
    $39,930
    90th
    $58,320

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 42% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 58% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,700
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $37,850
    Jackson, MI $37,120
    Jacksonville, NC $36,460
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $36,360
    Manhattan, KS $35,480

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,830
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    Animal Caretakers $23,870
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,610
    Recreation Workers $30,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $41,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Topeka, KS is $13.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Topeka, KS is 19.6% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $17,670 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,100.