Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Utah
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Utah earned a median of $35,140 a year ($16.89 an hour) and a mean of $41,840 in May 2025. The median is 1.8% below the U.S. median of $35,790, ranking 24th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $35,140
- Median hourly
- $16.89
- Mean annual
- $41,840
- Jobs on record
- 2,810
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 Utah compare on pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
Utah ranks 24th of 52 states and territories. Washington is highest at $59,510, $24,370 more than the Utah median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 22 | $35,700 | -0% | 2,930 |
| Idaho | 23 | $35,480 | -1% | 2,250 |
| Utah | 24 | $35,140 | -2% | 2,810 |
| Hawaii | 25 | $35,040 | -2% | 930 |
| North Dakota | 26 | $34,850 | -3% | 870 |
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 Utah pay go further after prices?
Prices in Utah run 1.1% below the U.S. average, so the $35,140 median buys about what $35,544 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $35,790 U.S. median. On this measure Utah ranks 25th of 50, down from 24th 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 Utah pay hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT is highest at $40,720, 15.9% above the Utah median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $40,720 | 1,270 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $31,720 | 750 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $30,560 | 90 |
| St. George, UT | $30,200 | 170 |
| Ogden, UT | $30,080 | 360 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $29,860 | 110 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $29,680 | 60 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Utah 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 Utah?
BLS counts 2,810 jobs in Utah, 0.92% of the 305,710 in the U.S. That is the 26th largest count among the 52 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.6 of every 1,000 jobs in Utah, a location quotient of 0.82: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.82 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 Utah minimum wage compare with pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
The 10th-percentile hourly pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Utah was $10.49 in May 2025, $3.24 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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