subject: Cosmetology Salary: From Average Pay To The Highest Paid [print this page] The estimated salary for a cosmetologist can vary from state to state and according to which career path you have chosen. Hair stylist can be hourly employees, making on average, $11-$12 per hour. They also may own their own salon or rent space in someone else's salon which could affect how much they are paid. Stylists who have to provide their own equipment and products will have a different overall salary from those who are able to use their salons equipment and products as well. The salary wage for a full-time hair stylist can be anywhere from $30K-$50K per year depending on tips. A hair stylist who decides to open their own salon can increase this figure significantly by charging other stylist booth rental and/or a percentage of their earnings.
The salary for a manicurist or nail technician will also have many variables. Working in a salon can bring an hour wage similar to that of a hair stylist, but many nail technicians can offer a variety of services that would increase their fee tremendously if they own their own business. A nail technician who is willing to bring the salon to their client can charge up to $60 in many areas. Like with all businesses you have to remember that working for yourself you will need to have liability insurance, supply your own products and pay for your own equipment. Many nail technicians, like hair stylists, are able to rent space in salons owned by others and can count on a good portion of their income to come from tips. The average tip for a professional in the cosmetology industry is $5 per client. If your chosen career path is that of an aesthetician, you can expect to start on the lower side of the pay scale and watch your pay increase as you gain more experience. Depending on where you work and whether or not you are being paid salary or commission can greatly affect your income. Another factor to consider is where you work. Aestheticians working in doctors' offices or in elite spas will have better chances at higher wages than those working out of a back room of a local hair salon. The salary range for an esthetician with less one year experience can range from $$20K-$40K per year, where as an esthetician with 15 years experience can make up to $52K per year.
The highest paid cosmetologists are the chosen few who are able to work in the movie industry. These are the behind the scenes professional who are doing makeup and hair styling for rich the famous. These cosmetologists are very often the best of the best and their salaries reflect that, making anywhere from $60K-$80K per year. This is not an easy profession to enter but can be quite rewarding if you are able to. Unfortunately, many cosmologists who work in the movie industry are not always guaranteed work as the need for their services may come and go depending on what's happening in Hollywood. There are a few full-time positions available in the industry if you are able to find employment with a talk show or even news station.
by: Susan Bean
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