Barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$35,420
~$17/hr · ~$2,952/mo
US Jobs
651K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
2/10
Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Safe 2/10
The core of this occupation involves manual dexterity and physical interaction in a highly unpredictable environment (human hair and skin). While AI can assist with peripheral tasks like appointment scheduling, marketing, or visualizing hairstyles for clients, the physical act of cutting, coloring, and styling hair remains a significant barrier to automation.
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Education & Requirements
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
10-Year Growth
+5% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$17/hr
Monthly Income
~$2,952/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)