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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$31,200
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.3% vs 2024
$35,620
Mean Salary
$31,200
Median Salary
$15.00
Hourly Rate
1,470 people work as Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $31,200 per year ($2,600/month).
This is 14.0% below the national average of $36,270.
Rhode Island ranks #39 out of 50 states for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay.
Approximately 1,470 people work in this occupation across Rhode Island.
Salaries increased by 2.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.75
Service Orientation
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.38
Active Learning
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.43
Sales and Marketing
3.67
Administration and Management
3.01
Education and Training
2.97
English Language
2.87
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(79.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island
Salaries for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $38,630 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $31,200 and $32,950.
Median $31,200
P10: $31,200P25: $31,200P75: $32,950P90: $38,630
10th
$31,200
25th
$31,200
Median
$31,200
75th
$32,950
90th
$38,630
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
25th Percentile
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
Median (50th)
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
75th Percentile
$32,950
$15.84
$2,745
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$38,630
$18.57
$3,219
Note: The mean (average) salary of $35,620 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#39
Rhode Island ranks #39 of 50 states
$36,270
National avg. for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make in Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island is $31,200 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $35,620.
What is the salary range for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $38,630 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $31,200 and $32,950.
What is the starting salary for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists positions in Rhode Island typically start around $31,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $31,200 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,470 people are employed as Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island.
What is the hourly rate for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island is approximately $15.00 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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