The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Rhode Island is $30,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,760.
Pay spans roughly $29,120 at the 10th percentile to $62,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.67 per hour. An estimated 1,440 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Rhode Island.
| Median (annual) | $30,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.67 |
| 10th percentile | $29,120 |
| 90th percentile | $62,400 |
| Employment | 1,440 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.