How much does a beautician make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,203 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,751
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $55,580 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $55,370 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $50,010 |
| 5. Norway estimate | $39,380 |
| 6. United States | $38,440 |
| 7. Denmark estimate | $37,940 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $303 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Hairdresser$37,450
- Flight attendant$61,170
- Rail conductor$37,720
- Guide$48,580
- Cook$38,970
- Waiter$35,240
- Bartender$34,340
- Household manager$49,100
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $59,370 |
| District of Columbia | $57,670 |
| Oregon | $52,940 |
| Vermont | $51,650 |
| Maine | $49,740 |
| Hawaii | $47,650 |
| South Dakota | $47,390 |
| Alaska | $46,340 |
| Colorado | $46,010 |
| Montana | $45,160 |
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| Connecticut | $43,510 |
| Nebraska | $43,030 |
| Maryland | $42,650 |
| Wyoming | $42,530 |
| Minnesota | $42,440 |
| Virginia | $42,370 |
| California | $42,340 |
| New Mexico | $41,740 |
| New Hampshire | $41,550 |
| Massachusetts | $41,530 |
| Wisconsin | $41,290 |
| Nevada | $41,220 |
| North Carolina | $41,200 |
| North Dakota | $41,040 |
| New Jersey | $40,510 |
| Arizona | $40,420 |
| New York | $40,410 |
| Georgia | $39,820 |
| South Carolina | $39,690 |
| Rhode Island | $39,620 |
| Illinois | $39,340 |
| Indiana | $39,010 |
| Utah | $38,970 |
| Delaware | $38,890 |
| Ohio | $38,410 |
| Michigan | $38,380 |
| Texas | $38,350 |
| Idaho | $38,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,030 |
| Iowa | $37,990 |
| Florida | $37,440 |
| Missouri | $37,370 |
| Kansas | $36,140 |
| Tennessee | $36,070 |
| Kentucky | $36,060 |
| West Virginia | $35,920 |
| Mississippi | $35,800 |
| Alabama | $35,450 |
| Oklahoma | $34,340 |
| Arkansas | $33,670 |
| Louisiana | $31,600 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Hairdresser | $35,790 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $35,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $48,590 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $48,560 |
| Skincare Specialist | $45,330 |
| Shampooer | $32,600 |
| Makeup Artist | $97,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a beautician make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,203 a month, $38,440 a year.
How much does a beautician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $28,480 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $65,500.
Which country pays a beautician the most?
United States, with a median of $38,440 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a beautician the most?
Washington, with a median of $59,370 a year.
Does a beautician make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $38,440 a year against $34,020 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a beautician or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: $61,170 a year against $38,440 for a beautician, 1.6 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate