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Employment
Barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers held about 790,000 jobs in 2004. Of these, barbers, hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists held 670,000 jobs, manicurists and pedicurists 60,000, skin care specialists 30,000, and shampooers 27,000. Most of these workers are employed in beauty salons or barber shops, but they also are found in nail salons, day and resort spas, department stores, nursing and other residential care homes, and drug and cosmetics stores. Nearly every town has a barbershop or beauty salon, but employment in this occupation is concentrated in the most populous cities and States. About 48 percent of all barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers are self-employed. Many own their own salon, but a growing number lease booth space or a chair from the salon's owner.
Earnings
A number of factors, including the size and location of the salon, clients' tipping habits, and competition from other barber shops and salons, determine the total income of barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers. They may receive commissions based on the price of the service, or a salary based on the number of hours worked, and many receive commissions on the products they sell. In addition, some salons pay bonuses to employees who bring in new business. A cosmetologist's or barber's initiative and ability to attract and hold regular clients also are key factors in determining his or her earnings. Earnings for entry-level workers are usually low; however, for those who stay in the profession, earnings can be considerably higher. Although some salons offer paid vacations and medical benefits, many self-employed and part-time workers in this occupation do not enjoy such benefits. Median annual earnings in May 2004 for salaried hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists, including tips and commission, were $19,800. The middle 50 percent earned between $ 15,480 and $26,600. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $12,920, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $35,990. Median annual earnings in May 2004 for salaried barbers, including tips, were $21,200. The middle 50 percent earned between $15,380 and $30,390. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $12,950, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $43,170. Among skin care specialists, median annual earnings, including tips, were $ 24,010, for manicurists and pedicurists $18,500, and for shampooers $14,610.
Related Occupations
Other workers who provide a personal service to clients and usually must be professionally licensed or certified include massage therapists and fitness workers.
Common Lay Titles
Barber
Barber Apprentice
Barber Shop Operator
Cosmetologist
Hair Cutter
Hair Stylist
Hairdresser
Master Barber
Salon Manager
Stylist
Tonsorial Artist
Trichologist
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Schools Offering Degrees for
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 | Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy | Campus | Ludlow, MA 01056 | | New England Center for Cosmetology Education | Campus | Northampton, MA 01060 | | Rob Roy Academy | Campus | Worcester, MA 01609 | | Blaine the Beauty Career School | Campus | Framingham, MA 01701 | | Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics | Campus | Woburn, MA 01801 | | Blaine the Beauty Career School | Campus | Lowell, MA 01852 | | Blaine the Beauty Career School | Campus | Boston, MA 02111 | | Bojack Academy of Beauty Culture | Campus | West Roxbury, MA 02132 | | Blaine the Beauty Career School | Campus | Malden, MA 02148 | | Beauty Creators Academy | Campus | Everett, MA 02149 | | Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics | Campus | Medford, MA 02155 | | Blaine the Beauty Career School | Campus | Waltham, MA 02453 | | Blaine the Beauty Career School | Campus | Hyannis, MA 02601 | | Rob Roy Academy | Campus | Fall River, MA 02720 | | Rob Roy Academy | Campus | New Bedford, MA 02720 | | Rob Roy Academy | Campus | Taunton, MA 02780 | | Arthur Angelo School of Cosmetology and Hair Design | Campus | Warwick, RI 02886 | | Rob Roy Academy | Campus | Woonsocket, RI 02895 | | Arthur Angelo School of Cosmetology and Hair Design | Campus | Providence, RI 02903 | | Laird Institute of Spa Therapy | Campus | Bedford, NH 03110 | | Laird Institute of Spa Therapy | Campus | Greenland, NH 03840 | | Brio Academy of Cosmetology | Campus | East Hartford, CT 06108 | | Brio Academy of Cosmetology | Campus | Willmantic, CT 06226 | | Brio Academy of Cosmetology | Campus | Niantic, CT 06357 | | Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology | Campus | Branford, CT 06405 | | Branford Hall Career Institute | Campus | Branford, CT 06405 | | Brio Academy of Cosmetology | Campus | Meriden, CT 06450 | | Hero Barbering Academy | Campus | Newton, CT 06470 | | Brio Academy of Cosmetology | Campus | New Haven, CT 06511 | | Brio Academy of Cosmetology | Campus | Fairfield, CT 06825 | | Brio Academy of Cosmetology | Campus | Fairfield, CT 06825 | | Christine Valmy International Schools | Campus | Pine Brook, NJ 07058 | | Empire Beauty School | Campus | New York, NY 10001 | | Christine Valmy International Schools | Campus | New York, NM 10016 | | Career School of NY - Beauty Institute | Campus | Staten Island, NY 10301 | | Paul Mitchell School | Campus | Staten Island, NY 10306 | | Hudson Valley Barber Institute | Campus | Middletown, NY 10940 | | Austin's School of Spa Technology | Campus | Albany, NY 12206 | | The Salon Professional Academy | Campus | Tonawanda, NY 14150 | | Leon Studio 1 School of Hair Design & Career Training Center | Campus | Williamsville, NY 14221 | | Pennsylvania Commercial College | Campus | Washington, PA 15301 | | Tri-State Business Institute | Campus | Erie, PA 16506 | | McCann School of Business and Technology | Campus | Sunbury, PA 17801 | | Metro Beauty Academy | Campus | Allentown, PA 18106 | | Bucks County School of Beauty Culture | Campus | Feasterville, PA 19053 | | Aveda Institute - Jean Madeline | Campus | Philadelphia, PA 19103 | | Aveda Institute - Jean Madeline | Campus | Philadelphia, PA 19135 | | Aveda Institute - Jean Madeline | Campus | Philadelphia, PA 19147 | | American Beauty Academy | Campus | Wilmington, DE 19801 | | Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology | Campus | Dagsboro, DE 19939 | | Heritage Institute | Campus | Manassas, VA 20111 | | Hair Academy | Campus | New Carrollton, MD 20784 | | American Beauty Academy | Campus | Wheaton, MD 20902 | | Fila Academy | Campus | Glen Burnie, MD 21061 | | American Beauty Academy | Campus | Baltimore, MD 21214 | | Miller-Motte Technical College | Campus | North Charleston, SC 29406 | | Georgia Career Institute | Campus | Conyers, GA 30013 | | Atlanta School of Massage | Campus | Atlanta, GA 30338 | | International School of Skin and Nailcare | Campus | Atlanta, GA 30342 | | North Florida Academy | Campus | Orange Park, FL 32065 | | International Academy of Hair Design | Campus | Daytona Beach, FL 32119 | | Heritage Institute | Campus | Jacksonville, FL 32216 | | North Florida Institute | Campus | Jacksonville, FL 32216 | | Steps Ahead Cosmetology School | Campus | Lynn Haven, FL 32444 | | Melbourne Beauty School | Campus | Melbourne, FL 32935 | | Beauty Schools of America | Campus | Hialeah, FL 33012 | | Beauty Schools of America | Campus | Miami, FL 33144 | | Beauty Schools of America | Campus | N. Miami Beach, FL 33162 | | Anton Aesthetics Academy | Campus | West Palm Beach, FL 33415 | | Boca Beauty Academy | Campus | Boca Raton, FL 33434 | | Central Florida College | Campus | Saint Petersburg, FL 33710 | | Ultimate Medical Academy | Campus | Clearwater, FL 33756 | | Sunstate Academy | Campus | Clearwater, FL 33764 | | Heritage Institute | Campus | Fort Myers, FL 33912 | | Sunstate Academy | Campus | Sarasota, FL 34233 | | Virginia College | Campus | Huntsville, AL 35805 | | Georgia Career Institute | Campus | McMinnville, GA 37110 | | Georgia Career Institute | Campus | Murfreesboro, GA 37130 | | Miller-Motte Technical College | Campus | Chattanooga, TN 37421 | | Virginia College | Campus | Jackson, MS 39211 | | Blue Cliff College | Campus | Gulfport, MS 39503 | | Hair Design Schools | Campus | Louisville, KY 40204 | | Hair Design Schools | Campus | Louisville, KY 40207 | | Hair Design Schools | Campus | Louisville, KY 40216 | | Hair Design Schools | Campus | Louisville, KY 40291 | | Hair Design Schools | Campus | Florence, KY 41042 | | Hair Design Schools | Campus | Elizabethtown, KY 42701 | | Miami-Jacobs Career College | Campus | Springboro, OH 45066 | | Creative Images - A Certified Matrix Design Academy | Campus | Fairborn, OH 45324 | | Miami-Jacobs Career College | Campus | Troy, OH 45373 | | Creative Images - A Certified Matrix Design Academy | Campus | Dayton, OH 45459 | | Regency Beauty Institute | Campus | Indianapolis, IN 46214 | | Chic University of Cosmetology | Campus | Portage, MI 49024 | | Chic University of Cosmetology | Campus | Grand Rapids, MI 49525 | | Chic University of Cosmetology | Campus | Grand Rapids, MI 49534 | | Basali Dermal Institute | Campus | Wauwatosa, WI 53213 | | Regency Beauty Institute | Campus | Greenfield, WI 53220 | | Martins College of Cosmetology | Campus | Milwaukee, WI 53221 | | Regency Beauty Institute | Campus | Madison, WI 53704 | | Martins College of Cosmetology | Campus | Madison, WI 53717 | | Martins College of Cosmetology | Campus | Manitowoc, WI 54220 | | Martins College of Cosmetology | Campus | Green Bay, WI 54304 | | Martins College of Cosmetology | Campus | Appleton, WI 54914 | | Allure School of Cosmetology | Campus | Red Wing, MN 55066 | | Regency Beauty Institute | Campus | Maplewood, MN 55109 | | Minnesota School of Cosmetology | Campus | Oakdale, MN 55128 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Oakdale, MN 55128 | | R |
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