Utah Cosmetologist Salary

According to the Utah Department of Workforce Services (UDWS), the number of cosmetologists licensed in the state in 2012 was around 4,190. By the year 2022, there is projected to be 5,360 cosmetologists employed in the state, representing an increase of about 28%. During this ten-year period, around 220 cosmetologist jobs will become available in Utah each year.

Comparison of Annual Salary and Hourly Wage Between Utah and the United States

Utah cosmetologists have a generally higher average annual salary and hourly wage than the rest of the country as shown in the comparative analysis below:

• 10^th percentile (higher pay rate than 10% of cosmetologists)
  • Utah: $17,000 per year ($8.17 per hour)
  • United States: $17,000 per year ($8.18 per hour)

• 25^th percentile (higher pay rate than 25% of cosmetologists)
  • Utah: $19,400 per year ($9.34 per hour)
  • United States: $18,700 per year ($8.98 per hour)

• 50^th percentile (higher pay rate than 50% of cosmetologists)
  • Utah: $25,300 per year ($12.15 per hour)
  • United States: $23,100 per year ($11.12 per hour)

• 75^th percentile (higher pay rate than 75% of cosmetologists)
  • Utah: $33,800 per year ($16.27 per hour)
  • United States: $31,100 per year ($14.96 per hour)

• 90^th percentile (higher pay rate than 90% of cosmetologists)
  • Utah: $45,200 per year ($21.71 per hour)
  • United States: $44,200 per year ($21.26 per hour)

A regional breakdown of average annual salary and hourly wage data can be found on the following table, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Nail Technician Salaries in Utah

Manicurists and pedicurists are licensed as nail technicians in Utah. Salary data for Utah’s nail technicians are shown below (2013):

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