Salary
According to smallbusiness.chron.com, “Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists hold about 349,210 jobs. And employment is set to increase faster than the average, at around 20 percent faster than other occupations.” (Blair). This means that in the future there will be more job opportunities for cosmetologists. In addition, because of population increase there will be more people looking for hair care services. When it comes to salary, the average amount a cosmetologist makes, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 data, is $22,500.
This amount can vary depending on factors such as how many clients come in for service, the type of salon one is working at, and if one works part-time or full-time. Berania Baez mentions, "It is not uncommon for her to work twelve hour days, where she sees many different clients all wanting something different done. She goes on to say it's worth the effort because she makes good money" (Baez). High end salons, such as Paul Mitchell salons, tend to make more profit on services, but cosmetologists looking to work at higher paying salons need to know that there is more competition when applying for an entry-level position than at a regular salon. So, having a good education and good work experience is helpful when applying to these salons.
According to smallbusiness.chron.com, “Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists hold about 349,210 jobs. And employment is set to increase faster than the average, at around 20 percent faster than other occupations.” (Blair). This means that in the future there will be more job opportunities for cosmetologists. In addition, because of population increase there will be more people looking for hair care services. When it comes to salary, the average amount a cosmetologist makes, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 data, is $22,500.
This amount can vary depending on factors such as how many clients come in for service, the type of salon one is working at, and if one works part-time or full-time. Berania Baez mentions, "It is not uncommon for her to work twelve hour days, where she sees many different clients all wanting something different done. She goes on to say it's worth the effort because she makes good money" (Baez). High end salons, such as Paul Mitchell salons, tend to make more profit on services, but cosmetologists looking to work at higher paying salons need to know that there is more competition when applying for an entry-level position than at a regular salon. So, having a good education and good work experience is helpful when applying to these salons.