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6 sourced facts about hair, nail and beauty salons, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
Answer201,800 jobs
Nail technicians must complete a state-approved program and pass a state exam for a license.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
Answer104,200 jobs
About 52% work in personal care services, 29% are self-employed and 6% work in physicians' offices.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
Answer$17.21 per hour
Barbers earned a bit more, with a median of $18.37 an hour. Evening and weekend hours are common in the job.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
Answerabout 80,300 per year
Overall employment in these jobs is projected to grow 7% from 2025 to 2035, adding about 48,400 jobs.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
AnswerSkincare specialists ($21.79/hour)
Barbers earned a median $18.37, hairstylists $17.21 and manicurists $17.19 an hour.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov
Answer9 percent
BLS calls that much faster than average, with about 21,900 openings projected each year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025) bls.gov