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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in The United States

(Peluqueros, estilistas y cosmetólogos)

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists -- Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May also apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)39-5012.00
Career InterestsAES
Minimum education required(Postsecondary)
Postsecondary nondegree award
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.85 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)683,800
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)741,700
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)94,600
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$18,420
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$31,530
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$51,870
Career ClusterHuman Services
(Servicios Humanos)
Major Occupational GroupPersonal Care and Service

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