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Hairstylist Salary in Ohio (2026)
$17.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,034/year ($2,586/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,890 Hairstylist jobs in Ohio (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Hairstylist salary of $36,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,034 — an effective tax rate of 14.4%.
| Gross (median) | $36,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,171 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,774 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$281 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,034 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,586 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Ohio?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Ohio is $36,260 per year ($17.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,030 and $57,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $36,260, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $31,034 per year ($2,586 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.4%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 12,890 Hairstylist jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.