Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Nevada
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Nevada earned a median of $33,840 a year ($16.27 an hour) and a mean of $38,830 in May 2025. The median is 5.4% below the U.S. median of $35,790, ranking 34th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $33,840
- Median hourly
- $16.27
- Mean annual
- $38,830
- Jobs on record
- 1,940
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 Nevada compare on pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
Nevada ranks 34th of 52 states and territories. Washington is highest at $59,510, $25,670 more than the Nevada median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 32 | $34,320 | -4% | 1,890 |
| Illinois | 33 | $34,040 | -5% | 13,190 |
| Nevada | 34 | $33,840 | -5% | 1,940 |
| South Carolina | 35 | $33,700 | -6% | 3,570 |
| Indiana | 36 | $32,830 | -8% | 5,920 |
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 Nevada pay go further after prices?
Prices in Nevada are about at the U.S. average, so the $33,840 median buys about what $33,847 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $35,790 U.S. median. On this measure Nevada ranks 34th of 50, the same place it holds 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 Nevada pay hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists the most?
Reno, NV is highest at $36,490, 7.8% above the Nevada median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $36,490 | 380 |
| Carson City, NV | $35,350 | 50 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $34,220 | 80 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $30,530 | 1,420 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Nevada 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 Nevada?
BLS counts 1,940 jobs in Nevada, 0.63% of the 305,710 in the U.S. That is the 32nd largest count among the 52 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in Nevada, a location quotient of 0.64: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.64 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 Nevada minimum wage compare with pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
The 10th-percentile hourly pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Nevada was $12.58 in May 2025, $0.58 above the $12.00 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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