Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Tennessee earn a median of $31,310 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $31,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($35,790)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,080
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,700; the top 10% earn over $58,000. Nationally the range is $27,040 to $71,190.
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Tennessee
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Tennessee?
The median is $31,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,700 and the top 10% earn over $58,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 50 (−13% vs. the national median of $35,790). Living costs are not included.