Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Michigan
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Michigan earned a median of $34,820 a year ($16.74 an hour) and a mean of $47,290 in May 2025. The median is 2.7% below the U.S. median of $35,790, ranking 27th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $34,820
- Median hourly
- $16.74
- Mean annual
- $47,290
- Jobs on record
- 8,970
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 Michigan compare on pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
Michigan ranks 27th of 52 states and territories. Washington is highest at $59,510, $24,690 more than the Michigan median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 25 | $35,040 | -2% | 930 |
| North Dakota | 26 | $34,850 | -3% | 870 |
| Michigan | 27 | $34,820 | -3% | 8,970 |
| New Hampshire | 28 | $34,650 | -3% | 1,950 |
| Georgia | 29 | $34,560 | -3% | 7,910 |
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 Michigan pay go further after prices?
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the U.S. average, so the $34,820 median buys about what $36,189 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $35,790 U.S. median. On this measure Michigan ranks 22nd of 50, up from 27th 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 Michigan pay hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists the most?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI is highest at $38,740, 11.3% above the Michigan median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $38,740 | 1,290 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $37,380 | 280 |
| Niles, MI | $36,960 | 80 |
| Midland, MI | $35,580 | 50 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $35,490 | 350 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $34,960 | 4,790 |
| Traverse City, MI | $34,950 | 120 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $34,770 | 70 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $34,460 | 170 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $34,110 | 210 |
| Saginaw, MI | $33,650 | 140 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $33,560 | 210 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $31,110 | 110 |
| Bay City, MI | $30,720 | 70 |
| Monroe, MI | $30,690 | 70 |
| Jackson, MI | $30,640 | 100 |
| Flint, MI | $30,610 | 210 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $30,330 | 150 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $29,930 | 190 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Michigan 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 Michigan?
BLS counts 8,970 jobs in Michigan, 2.9% of the 305,710 in the U.S. That is the 10th largest count among the 52 states and territories with a published figure. That is 2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in Michigan, a location quotient of 1.04: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.04 times its national share, so it is about as concentrated here as in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
How does the Michigan minimum wage compare with pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
The 10th-percentile hourly pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Michigan was $12.48 in May 2025, $1.25 below the $13.73 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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