SOC 39-5012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Northern Indiana
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Northern Indiana, IN the median wage is $29,400.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northern Indiana, IN the median wage is $29,400. That is 17.9% lower than the national median of $35,790. Pay ranges from under $22,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $57,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,150 to $45,020.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.58 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $34,380. Of the 409 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 388th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,830 | −36.2% |
| 25th | $28,150 | −21.3% |
| Median (50th) | $29,400 | −17.9% |
| 75th | $45,020 | +25.8% |
| 90th | $57,770 | +61.4% |
| Mean | $35,430 | −1.0% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $34,380 | 2,240 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $31,300 | 40 | |
| 3 | Lafayette | $31,270 | 220 | |
| 4 | Muncie | $31,020 | 60 | |
| 5 | Michigan City | $30,820 | 90 | |
| 6 | South Bend | $30,770 | 310 | |
| 7 | Bloomington | $30,360 | 120 | |
| 8 | Kokomo | $30,320 | 90 | |
| 9 | Fort Wayne | $29,950 | 470 | |
| 10 | Elkhart | $29,780 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $29,400 goes as far as $31,511 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,511US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,400 a year, 17.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,830 to $57,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $34,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Northern Indiana, IN?
The median annual wage is $29,400, or $14.14 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 Northern Indiana, IN is 17.9% lower. 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 Northern Indiana, IN earns more than $57,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,830 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 Indianapolis, at $34,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Northern Indiana, IN. 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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