The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released new data last year for the job demand growth, earning potential and top paying metros and states in America for working beauty professionals. Much of the job demand growth is very promising, and median salary appears to be increasing over time. All-told, the BLS estimated that there were more than 819,000 beauty jobs in 2010 and that more than 128,000 new jobs will be added through the year 2020.
Beauty Job Demand Growth
Cosmetologists & Hairdressers
- 627,700 jobs in 2010
- 16% growth predicted through 2020 (as fast as average)
- Addition of 98,400 jobs by 2020
Barbers
- 62,200 jobs in 2010
- 7% growth predicted through 2020 (below average)
- Addition of 4,500 jobs by 2020
Manicurists & Pedicurists
- 81,700 jobs in 2010
- 17% growth predicted through 2020 (as fast as average)
- Addition of 13,600 jobs by 2020
Estheticians & Skin Care Specialists
- 47,600 jobs in 2010
- 25% growth predicted through 2020 (faster than average)
- Addition of 11,700 jobs by 2020
Top Employment States by Beauty Job
- Barbers – PA, TX, NY, MO, IN
- Cosmetologists & Hairdressers – NY, TX, PA, CA, FL
- Estheticians & Skin Care Specialists – CA, FL, TX, NY, MA
- Manicurists & Pedicurists – CA, NY, NJ, PA, FL
- Makeup Artists – NY, CA, OH, TX, NV
- Shampooers – NY, IL, MD, NJ, VA
Highest Paying States by Beauty Job
- Barbers – MA, IL, DC, CO, MN
- Cosmetologists & Hairdressers – DC, HI, WA, SC, MD
- Estheticians & Skin Care Specialists – NM, AK, AR, OR, ME
- Manicurists & Pedicurists – AR, IA, TN, NE, OR
- Makeup Artists – NY, CA, MA, MI, OH
Highest Paying Metros by Beauty Job
- Barbers – Baltimore, Washington DC, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Wichita Falls, Norwich/New London
- Cosmetologists & Hairdressers – Cape Girardeau, Charleston, San Francisco, Seattle, Boulder
- Estheticians & Skin Care Specialists – Virginia Beach/Norfolk, Oakland, Asheville, Bridgeport/Stamford, Tallahassee
- Manicurists & Pedicurists – Columbia, Naples/Marco Island, Omaha, Nashville, Barnstable Town
- Makeup Artists – New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, Phoenix
Median Beauty Professional Earnings (Before Tips)
- Estheticians & Skin Care Specialists – $28,920
- Barbers, Hairdressers & Cosmetologists – $22,500
- Manicurists & Pedicurists – $19,650
Sources (Last Modified March 2012)
- http://www.bls.gov/ooh
- http://www.bls.gov/oes
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