Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Indiana
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Indiana earned a median of $32,830 a year ($15.78 an hour) and a mean of $36,720 in May 2025. The median is 8.3% below the U.S. median of $35,790, ranking 36th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $32,830
- Median hourly
- $15.78
- Mean annual
- $36,720
- Jobs on record
- 5,920
Grey needle: U.S. median, $35,790 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Indiana compare on pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
Indiana ranks 36th of 52 states and territories. Washington is highest at $59,510, $26,680 more than the Indiana median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 34 | $33,840 | -5% | 1,940 |
| South Carolina | 35 | $33,700 | -6% | 3,570 |
| Indiana | 36 | $32,830 | -8% | 5,920 |
| Alaska | 37 | $32,150 | -10% | 330 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $31,310 | -13% | 6,080 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 52 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Indiana pay go further after prices?
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the U.S. average, so the $32,830 median buys about what $35,177 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $35,790 U.S. median. On this measure Indiana ranks 27th of 50, up from 36th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Indiana pay hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists the most?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN is highest at $34,380, 4.7% above the Indiana median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $34,380 | 2,240 |
| Columbus, IN | $31,300 | 40 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $31,270 | 220 |
| Muncie, IN | $31,020 | 60 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $30,820 | 90 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $30,770 | 310 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $30,710 | 120 |
| Bloomington, IN | $30,360 | 120 |
| Kokomo, IN | $30,320 | 90 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $29,950 | 470 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $29,780 | 100 |
| Evansville, IN | $29,700 | 270 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $29,400 | 240 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $28,280 | 90 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Indiana is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists work in Indiana?
BLS counts 5,920 jobs in Indiana, 1.9% of the 305,710 in the U.S. That is the 18th largest count among the 52 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in Indiana, a location quotient of 0.94: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.94 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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