Industries with Fastest Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary Growth
These industries raised Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
24
Industries with Growth
+69.3%
Highest Growth
+33.5%
Average Growth
1
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 24 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temporary Help Services | $30,710 | $52,000 | +$21,290 | +69.3% |
| 2 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $36,930 | $62,090 | +$25,160 | +68.1% |
| 3 | Technical and Trade Schools | $24,440 | $39,710 | +$15,270 | +62.5% |
| 4 | Educational Services | $24,540 | $39,480 | +$14,940 | +60.9% |
| 5 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $28,150 | $41,320 | +$13,170 | +46.8% |
| 6 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $33,640 | $48,670 | +$15,030 | +44.7% |
| 7 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $34,500 | $49,120 | +$14,620 | +42.4% |
| 8 | Traveler Accommodation | $24,870 | $35,220 | +$10,350 | +41.6% |
| 9 | Accommodation | $24,890 | $35,220 | +$10,330 | +41.5% |
| 10 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $74,410 | $101,130 | +$26,720 | +35.9% |
| 11 | Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | $29,470 | $39,930 | +$10,460 | +35.5% |
| 12 | Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | $30,600 | $40,030 | +$9,430 | +30.8% |
| 13 | Personal and Laundry Services | $27,210 | $35,570 | +$8,360 | +30.7% |
| 14 | Personal Care Services | $27,210 | $35,560 | +$8,350 | +30.7% |
| 15 | Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $29,140 | $37,680 | +$8,540 | +29.3% |
| 16 | Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $29,160 | $37,400 | +$8,240 | +28.3% |
| 17 | Performing Arts Companies | $91,410 | $116,610 | +$25,200 | +27.6% |
| 18 | Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | $32,210 | $40,600 | +$8,390 | +26.0% |
| 19 | Death Care Services | $43,110 | $49,600 | +$6,490 | +15.1% |
| 20 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $33,100 | $37,510 | +$4,410 | +13.3% |
| 21 | Hospitals | $35,210 | $37,510 | +$2,300 | +6.5% |
| 22 | Employment Services | $30,970 | $32,660 | +$1,690 | +5.5% |
| 23 | Administrative and Support Services | $30,990 | $32,660 | +$1,670 | +5.4% |
| 24 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $30,490 | $32,050 | +$1,560 | +5.1% |
1 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offices of Physicians | $31,800 | $28,880 | -$2,920 | -9.2% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.