Average Cosmetologist Salary in Kansas

Personal Care · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Cosmetologist in Kansas earns $35,800 per year, which is below the national average of $37,050. This translates to approximately $17.21 per hour, $1,377 biweekly, or $2,983 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Kansas is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$26,800	$12.88
Average (50th)	$35,800	$17.21
Experienced (75th)	$41,200	$19.79
Top Earners (90th)	$46,500	$22.36

Cosmetologist Salary by City in Kansas

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Wichita	$38,700	$3,225/mo
Overland Park	$36,500	$3,042/mo
Kansas City	$35,100	$2,925/mo
Topeka	$34,000	$2,833/mo
Olathe	$33,300	$2,775/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Personal Care
Typical Education	Postsecondary nondegree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	8% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	3.1%-5.7% (3 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Kansas

Major employers hiring Cosmetologists in Kansas include Spirit AeroSystems, Cerner, Sprint/T-Mobile, Garmin, and Koch Industries. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for personal care professionals.

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