Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Kansas
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Kansas earned a median of $29,710 a year ($14.28 an hour) and a mean of $39,980 in May 2025. The median is 17.0% below the U.S. median of $35,790, ranking 43rd of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $29,710
- Median hourly
- $14.28
- Mean annual
- $39,980
- Jobs on record
- 2,190
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 Kansas compare on pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
Kansas ranks 43rd of 52 states and territories. Washington is highest at $59,510, $29,800 more than the Kansas median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 41 | $30,680 | -14% | 22,440 |
| Kentucky | 42 | $29,840 | -17% | 2,350 |
| Kansas | 43 | $29,710 | -17% | 2,190 |
| Oklahoma | 44 | $29,650 | -17% | 1,920 |
| Florida | 45 | $29,530 | -17% | 23,530 |
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 Kansas pay go further after prices?
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the U.S. average, so the $29,710 median buys about what $32,986 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $35,790 U.S. median. On this measure Kansas ranks 41st of 50, up from 43rd 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 Kansas pay hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists the most?
Lawrence, KS is highest at $36,180, 21.8% above the Kansas median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $36,180 | 100 |
| Manhattan, KS | $29,700 | 130 |
| Topeka, KS | $29,160 | 140 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $29,120 | 370 |
| Wichita, KS | $28,340 | 460 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Kansas 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 Kansas?
BLS counts 2,190 jobs in Kansas, 0.72% of the 305,710 in the U.S. That is the 30th largest count among the 52 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in Kansas, a location quotient of 0.77: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.77 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.
How does the Kansas minimum wage compare with pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
The 10th-percentile hourly pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Kansas was $10.54 in May 2025, $3.29 above the $7.25 minimum wage that applies there now. The pay figure dates from May 2025 and the minimum wage is the current rate, so the two are not from the same date.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws, updated 2026-11-05; BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, 10th-percentile hourly wage.
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