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Hairstylist Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$18.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,376/year ($2,698/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,320 Hairstylist jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Hairstylist salary of $39,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,376 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $39,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,520 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,997 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,277 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,376 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,698 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Minnesota?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Minnesota is $39,170 per year ($18.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,620 and $59,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $39,170, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $32,376 per year ($2,698 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 5,320 Hairstylist jobs in Minnesota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Minnesota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Minnesota.