Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Ohio
$44,680avg. a year
$21.48 an hour · 12,890 employed
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Ohio earn an average of $44,680 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $43,960. The best-paying metro area is Akron, OH at $49,000.
$36,260Median pay
$21.48Average hourly
+49%Avg. pay since 2020
#17Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
11,140 jobs
Akron, OH
$49,000
$23.56 an hour
22,540 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$46,010
$22.12 an hour
32,420 jobs
Columbus, OH
$45,350
$21.80 an hour
4650 jobs
Toledo, OH
$44,250
$21.27 an hour
5100 jobs
Lima, OH
$43,490
$20.91 an hour
6790 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$42,680
$20.52 an hour
7410 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$42,010
$20.20 an hour
8100 jobs
Sandusky, OH
$41,840
$20.12 an hour
93,070 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$41,770
$20.08 an hour
10290 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$41,000
$19.71 an hour
1180 jobs
Springfield, OH
$40,750
$19.59 an hour
12150 jobs
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
$40,690
$19.56 an hour
13150 jobs
Mansfield, OH
$39,500
$18.99 an hour
14200 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$38,880
$18.69 an hour
15140 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$37,560
$18.06 an hour
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,960 | $21.13 |
| Ohio | $44,680 | $21.48 |
| Michigan | $47,290 | $22.74 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,000 | $20.68 |
| Kentucky | $41,390 | $19.90 |
| West Virginia | $40,320 | $19.39 |
| Indiana | $36,720 | $17.65 |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$40,680
- Childcare Workers$31,930
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,110
- Recreation Workers$34,350
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$40,250
- Animal Caretakers$34,690
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Ohio?
The average is $44,680 a year, and the median is $36,260. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $43,960.
What is the hourly wage in Ohio?
$21.48 an hour on average; the median is $17.43.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Akron, OH ($49,000), followed by Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($46,010). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH ($37,560).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #17 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 39-5012. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.