The estimated salary of a cosmetologist can vary from state to state and according to the career you have chosen. The barber can be employed by the hour, earning on average, $11-$12 per hour. They may also own their own salon or rent space in someone else’s salon, which could affect how much they get paid. Stylists who have to provide their own equipment and products will have a different overall salary than those who can also use equipment and products from their salons. A full-time barber’s salary can range from $30K to $50K per year, depending on tips. A stylist who decides to open his own salon can increase this figure significantly by charging rent for another stylist’s booth and/or a percentage of the profit from it.

The salary of a manicurist or nail technician will also have many variables. Working in a salon can bring in an hourly wage similar to that of a barber, but many nail technicians can offer a variety of services that would greatly increase their rates if they were running their own business. A nail technician who is willing to bring the salon to his client can charge up to $60 in many areas. As with all businesses, you must remember that if you are self-employed, you will need to carry liability insurance, supply your own products and pay for your own equipment. Many nail technicians, like hairdressers, are able to rent space in salons owned by others and can count on a good portion of their income coming from tips. The average tip for a professional in the cosmetology industry is $5 per client.

If your chosen career path is that of an esthetician, you can expect to start on the lower side of the pay scale and see your salary increase as you gain more experience. Depending on where you work and whether or not you are paid a salary or commission, this can greatly affect your income. Another factor to consider is where you work. Estheticians who work in doctor’s offices or elite spas will have a better chance of earning higher salaries than those who work in the back room of a local salon. The salary range for an esthetician with less than one year of experience can be between $20,000 and $40,000 per year, while an esthetician with 15 years of experience can earn up to $52,000 per year.

The highest paid cosmetologists are the select few who can work in the film industry. These are the behind-the-scenes professionals who do the make-up and hair of wealthy celebrities. These cosmetologists are very often the best of the best and their salaries reflect that, earning between $60K and $80K per year. This is not an easy profession to enter, but it can be very rewarding if you can do it. Unfortunately, many cosmologists who work in the film industry aren’t always job guaranteed, as the need for their services can come and go depending on what’s going on in Hollywood. There are some full-time positions available in the industry if you can find employment on a talk show or even a news station.