Beauty salons and cosmetologists by state
| State | Beauty salons with employees (2023) | Cosmetologists on payrolls | Median wage, cosmetologists | Skincare specialists on payrolls | Median wage, skincare specialists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2,168 | 6,930 | $59,510 | 2,200 | $79,320 |
| Oregon | 800 | 1,860 | $57,580 | 1,070 | $52,110 |
| Idaho | 403 | 2,250 | $35,480 | 720 | $34,130 |
| Nevada | 656 | 1,940 | $33,840 | 1,540 | $38,660 |
| Arkansas | 453 | 1,410 | $28,830 | 340 | $36,520 |
| Arizona | 1,711 | 7,840 | $36,810 | 1,710 | $50,470 |
| South Dakota | 160 | 690 | $49,800 | 150 | $38,230 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,846 | 19,350 | $36,790 | 2,560 | $43,620 |
| Texas | 5,740 | 22,440 | $30,680 | 6,160 | $49,250 |
| Indiana | 1,438 | 5,920 | $32,830 | 1,120 | $44,450 |
Data: Census County Business Patterns 2023; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists 39-5012; skincare specialists 39-5094; manicurists and pedicurists 39-5092; payroll employees only, so independent beauty professionals are not counted). A dash means the estimate was not published.
State insurance regulators
| State | State insurance regulator |
|---|---|
| Washington | Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Oregon | Oregon Division of Financial Regulation |
| Idaho | Idaho Department of Insurance |
| Nevada | Nevada Division of Insurance |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Insurance Department |
| Arizona | Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Division of Insurance |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Insurance Department |
| Texas | Texas Department of Insurance |
| Indiana | Indiana Department of Insurance |
Regulators oversee insurance companies and agents in each state and handle consumer questions and complaints.
Coverage and guides
- Cosmetology liability
- Color, lightening, and extensions
- Esthetics and skin care
- Lash and brow services
- Business owners policy for salons
- Makeup artist insurance
- Beauty services coverage guide
- Private-label products and liability
- Med-spa services and salon insurance
- What affects beauty salon insurance cost
- Beauty salon application checklist
Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research