If you’ve ever seen the movie “Barber Shop” with Ice Cube, or “Beauty Shop” with Queen Latifa, you know how much fun it can be to spend one-on-one time with friends and neighbors, while getting paid to make them look their best.
Cosmetology can be enjoyable, personally engaging and can also pay you a good wage. And right now, jobs in cosmetology are in demand.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs in the field of cosmetology (or beauty) are expected to grow at an 11% rate through at least 2031. This, according to the BLS, represents faster job growth than the average industry…[1]
But even better than that, is this: Chances are, artificial intelligence may never replace many of the jobs in cosmetology!
This is great news for anyone who holds a certification in any of the various cosmetology fields. It means that not only can you find a job in cosmetology, but you could turn it into a lifelong career filled with fun, great conversations, and new friends.
Today, we’ll show you some of the various jobs available in cosmetology, how much each of them pays on average, and how you can find a job in cosmetology where you live.
You see, FindYourJobNow.com has connections to employers in the beauty industry who are actively looking to hire. They’re hiring for positions in almost all areas of cosmetology, and they want to hire qualified cosmetologists as soon as possible.
So, if you’re certified in any of the following jobs in cosmetology, chances are, there could be a job waiting for you through FindYourJobNow.com.
However, if you want to enter this exciting industry, but don’t have the licenses or education, head on over to SchoolMatchPro.com and they’ll connect you directly to a cosmetology school that best matches your needs.
Now, there’s a wide array of jobs in cosmetology, ranging from beauty consultant to tattoo artist; and depending on which type of job you qualify for, the pay can vary a lot.
Keep in mind, many people in this industry are independent contractors, while others get a wage. So, the average wage you see below could actually be more (or less) depending on the position you have and if you get tips or not.
Let’s begin with hairstylists. These professionals will shampoo, cut, and style hair. As a hairstylist, you may also be responsible for scalp treatments, weaving, deep condition treatments and coloring hair. Hairstylists are most often associated with salons and make an average of $25,000 – $75,000 a year.[2]
Also within the salon, you’ll find nail technicians. Nail technicians, also known as manicurists or pedicurist, work to make their clients hands and feet look gorgeous, and make an average wage of $29,210 a year (more with good tips).[3]
Now, you can find makeup artists everywhere from salons to movie sets. The median salary of a makeup artist is $22,566 but can go well into the six figures, especially for great makeup artists that work in the entertainment industry. In fact, if you’re skilled enough, you could make an average salary of $124,380 as a movie makeup artist.[4]
Next up we have massage therapists. These pros work to provide therapeutic benefits of stretching and working the muscles of the human body. There’s a wide array of jobs in this field from working at spas to working for doctors, hospitals, and even professional sports teams. The median salary for a massage therapist is around $50,000 a year, but can go much higher if you specialize in sports massage therapy… with wages sometimes approaching $100,000 a year or more.[5]
Estheticians specialize in providing services in waxing, skin cleansing and facials, among other things, and are also allowed to perform makeup services. Licensed estheticians can work everywhere from spas and salons all the way to the “corporate” world as product buyers. The average Esthetician can make an average of around $35,000 a year, without tips.[6] Injection specialists can make even more, averaging about $52,000 a year.[7]
Now, there are way too many jobs in cosmetology to list here, so we’ll conclude at the barber shop. Barbers were most often associated with grooming men, but today’s barbers will shampoo, cut and style anyone’s hair… but still give shaves and trim beards. Another job with good tip potential, barbers make an average of between $30,000 and $50,000 a year.[8]
You can find these jobs in cosmetology, and many more, right now at FindYourJobNow.com. Simply use our advanced search technology on our homepage, and a “beautiful” world of opportunities will open up for you!
[2] How Much Do Hair Stylists Make a Year, per Day, and Hour (curlcentric.com)
[4] How To Become a Makeup Artist for Movies, TV & Theater | Backstage
[5] Sports Massage Therapist Salary in Florida | Salary.com
[6] What is an esthetician | The Glam House — The Glam House Brand | Salons
[7] 5 Highest Paying Esthetician Jobs in the US (cosmetologyguru.com)
[8] How Much Do Barbers Make: Average Barber Salary (Guide) (beardoholic.com)