Georgia Cosmetologist Salary

The number of cosmetology jobs in Georgia is expected to increase by 1.1% a year according to the state’s Department of Labor. The average 2012 cosmetologist salary in Georgia was $23,912. Professionals earning in the 25^th salary percentile earned $17,636 on average while those earning in the 75^th percentile averaged $26,719.

These figures typically underestimate the take home pay for these beauticians, since customers generally tip at least 10% of the bill.

The highest average cosmetology salary in Georgia was in Bulloch County, while Evans County had the second highest average salary:

• Bulloch – $33,720
• Evans – $30,499
• Spalding – $29,931
• Oglethorpe – $28,151
• Oconee – $27,916
• Butts County – $27,790
• Clarke – $27,778
• McIntosh – $27,778
• Troup – $27,564
• Glynn – $27,442

Salary Levels of Cosmetologists in Georgia’s Ten Most Populated Counties

Cosmetology salaries in Georgia did not vary a great deal in the state’s ten most populated counties. The highest average salary was in Chatham County, while the highest level of pay for these hairdressers, hairstylists, and manicurists earning in the 75^th percentile was in Richmond County:

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics provides a detailed breakdown of Georgia cosmetology salary levels in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan regions as of 2013:

While cosmetologists are trained in beautifying nails, salons typically hire additional professionals such as manicurists and pedicurists for these functions. Because of this, the BLS provides separate 2013 salary data for these nail professionals:

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