The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Knoxville, TN is $29,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,440.
Pay spans roughly $20,570 at the 10th percentile to $62,500 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.08 per hour. An estimated 850 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Knoxville, TN.
| Median (annual) | $29,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.08 |
| 10th percentile | $20,570 |
| 90th percentile | $62,500 |
| Employment | 850 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.