Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Tennessee
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Tennessee earn an average of $38,100 a year. That is $5,860 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $43,960. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $40,180.
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Average pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Average pay by state
Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,960 | $21.13 |
| Tennessee | $38,100 | $18.32 |
| North Carolina | $43,670 | $21.00 |
| Georgia | $42,830 | $20.59 |
| Kentucky | $41,390 | $19.90 |
| Missouri | $40,240 | $19.35 |
| Mississippi | $33,830 | $16.26 |
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Questions and answers
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Tennessee?
The average is $38,100 a year, and the median is $31,310. That is $5,860 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $43,960.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$18.32 an hour on average; the median is $15.05.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($40,180), followed by Cleveland, TN ($38,800). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Morristown, TN ($31,600).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #40 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.