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670,800

US barbers, hairstylists & cosmetologists (2025)

US employment of barbers, hairstylists and cosmetologists was 670,800 in 2025 and is projected to grow 7% from 2025 to 2035, with about 80,300 openings each year on average.

80% of barbers and 48% of hairdressers/cosmetologists are self-employed.

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Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists: Occupational Outlook Handbook

US Bureau of Labor Statistics/2025/gov

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