Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Kentucky earn a median of $29,840 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($35,790)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,350
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,580; the top 10% earn over $76,170. Nationally the range is $27,040 to $71,190.
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Kentucky
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Kentucky?
The median is $29,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,580 and the top 10% earn over $76,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 50 (−17% vs. the national median of $35,790). Living costs are not included.