The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Tennessee is $29,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,830.
Pay spans roughly $21,790 at the 10th percentile to $72,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.03 per hour. An estimated 5,240 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Tennessee.
| Median (annual) | $29,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.03 |
| 10th percentile | $21,790 |
| 90th percentile | $72,460 |
| Employment | 5,240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.