The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Kentucky is $32,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,910.
Pay spans roughly $21,140 at the 10th percentile to $96,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.47 per hour. An estimated 2,030 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $32,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,910 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.47 |
| 10th percentile | $21,140 |
| 90th percentile | $96,670 |
| Employment | 2,030 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.