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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Wyoming

Want to work as a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Wyoming? Below are the key facts. Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services. Excludes “Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance” (39-5091), “Manicurists and Pedicurists” (39-5092), and “Skincare Specialists” (39-5094).

What do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Make in Wyoming?

For a hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists working in Wyoming, wages run about $32,400 per year (or roughly $15.58/hour).Annual wages span from $17,720 at the 10th percentile to $62,400 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$17,720	$8.52
25th percentile	$28,780	$13.84
Median (50th)	$32,400	$15.58
75th percentile	$50,700	$24.38
90th percentile	$62,400	$30.00

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Wyoming compared to the national average — is 0.60, meaning fewer hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists earn a median of $39,017 per year ($18.76/hour), lower than the Wyoming median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 235,173 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the U.S.. In Wyoming alone, about 320 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 2,870 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists.

Top Wyoming Metros for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

The metro areas below employ the most hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Wyoming.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Cheyenne, WY	90	$30,170
Casper, WY	60	$28,910

Top States for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Employment

These states have the highest employment of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists work.

State	Number Employed
Florida	23,220
Texas	22,470
California	21,510
New York	20,300
Pennsylvania	18,630
New Jersey	15,140
Illinois	13,770
Ohio	12,730
Virginia	9,480
Massachusetts	9,210
Michigan	9,010
North Carolina	8,720
Arizona	7,760
Washington	7,410
Georgia	6,850
Colorado	6,520
Wisconsin	6,460
Indiana	6,240
Maryland	5,900
Missouri	5,470

Highest-Paying States for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

The highest-paying states for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists.

State	Annual Median Salary
Washington	$58,920
Hawaii	$52,000
Vermont	$49,640
South Dakota	$49,050
Maine	$48,480
District of Columbia	$48,060
Massachusetts	$47,740
Alaska	$44,700
New Jersey	$44,110
Colorado	$43,680

Skills

Key hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists typically:

• Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
• Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
• Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
• Schedule client appointments.
• Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
• Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
• Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
• Shampoo, rinse, condition, and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
• Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
• Order, display, and maintain supplies.
• Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
• Develop new styles and techniques.

Work Activities

• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
• Selling or Influencing Others
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Thinking Creatively
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
• Getting Information
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Communicating with People Outside the Organization
• Training and Teaching Others

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Apple iOS

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

• Cosmetology

Related Careers

Careers similar to hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists include:

• Spa Managers
• Fashion Designers
• Floral Designers
• Opticians, Dispensing
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
• Costume Attendants

Also Known As

Beautician, Beauty Advisor, Beauty Operator, Beauty Specialist, Beauty Therapist, Colorist, Cosmetic Consultant, Cosmetician, Cosmetologist, Electrologist, Electrolysis Needle Operator, Electrolysis Operator, Electrolysist, Event Stylist, Funeral Home Makeup Artist.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 39-5012.00