SOC 39-5012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Grand Rapids, MI is $38,740 per year, 8.2% above the national median of $35,790.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Grand Rapids, MI is $38,740 per year, 8.2% above the national median of $35,790. Pay ranges from under $25,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $96,060 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,420 to $60,970.
Employment stands at 1,290, or 2.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Lansing leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,380. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 487th of 572 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | −27.5% |
| 25th | $29,420 | −17.8% |
| Median (50th) | $38,740 | +8.2% |
| 75th | $60,970 | +70.4% |
| 90th | $96,060 | +168.4% |
| Mean | $49,570 | +38.5% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansing | $37,380 | 280 | |
| 2 | Niles | $36,960 | 80 | |
| 3 | Midland | $35,580 | 50 | |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $35,490 | 350 | |
| 5 | Detroit | $34,960 | 4,790 | |
| 6 | Traverse City | $34,950 | 120 | |
| 7 | Battle Creek | $34,770 | 70 | |
| 8 | Kalamazoo | $34,110 | 210 | |
| 9 | Saginaw | $33,650 | 140 | |
| 10 | Muskegon | $31,110 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Grand Rapids run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $38,740 goes as far as $40,270 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,270US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,740 a year, 8.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,960 to $96,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lansing, at $37,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median annual wage is $38,740, or $18.63 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,790, so pay in Grand Rapids, MI is 8.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI earns more than $96,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,960 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lansing, at $37,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,290 jobs in this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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