Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Rhode Island
Also called: Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island earn a median of $31,200 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $31,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($35,790)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $38,630. Nationally the range is $27,040 to $71,190.
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Rhode Island
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $31,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $38,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 50 (−13% vs. the national median of $35,790). Living costs are not included.