How much money does a cosmetologist make in a year?

Question

In the Washington Dc area

Answer 1

I always wonder why we have people who answer these questions with a negative sarcasim like "GET A EDUCATION". Trade schools are as good in my opinion because I know several people with degrees without work or making less than myself. I am licensed in the state of OKLAHOMA and have been for over 20 years. Many factors will determine what kind of money you can make...It takes 3 to 5 years to build a good business with TIME PUT IN, DETERMINATION, DEDICATION being the key words. I started work at 6 am to do my business men. I shampooed, cut and styled for $20 bucks and it took me 30 mins and before they left I BOOKED THEIR NEXT APPOINTMENT in 3 or 4 weeks later. Then the day before their next appointment I would call and remind them. Go figure...in 2 1/2 hours I earned $120 bucks and had only shampoo cost in products...this is just a example. I never said no to anybody. Somewhere, somehow I worked them in without any neglect to my clients that were already in my chair or booked. There were days I didn"t walk in the door at home until 8 or 9pm that night. Every client received a business card everytime they came in even when they said "I have one" with a smile I would say "Give it to a friend". NEVER talk about things between clients when it is personal because you never know who knows what. Good rule of thumb sex, politics and religion should be avoided BELIEVE THAT. Be a good LISTENER sometimes that is all they want. Sorry I get carried away and could go on and on so if you want to talk send me a E-mail. [e-mail] and I will give you my phone number. Now to your question, right now I earn at least $320 bucks a day without TIPS and I pay an assistant $6 bucks cash for every head she touches. We work from about 8am until 7or 8 at night 5 days a week...no weekends. We have more fun than the law allows and as for a EDUCATION $83,000 bucks a year is not to bad in my opinion for going to a trade school that cost me $3000 bucks for 1500 hours of education plus I pay my own taxes, set my own hours, have no boss, wear what I want, break when I want, take vacation when I want and so on. Good luck if you choose to go to Cosmetology school. I think it would be a good choice!

Answer 2

With a salon that gives 50-65% commission on a full-time work week--depends on the $ of the services.
With an education and the willingness to work hard, and dedicate time into building a clientele...Priceless
12th year in the Industry and the 4th year running my own salon =o) Cosmetologist

Answer 3

it depends on the salon and if they are commission or booth rental and the prices for services and how many clients do they see and what she reports to irs and the exemptions claimed. oh to timothy dl we cosmetologists do have an education and if you think you are so much better than us you are welcome to cut your hair yourself .

Answer 4

The first year you make less than ever because you are building your clientele.

Answer 5

now that would depend on about a million things..details?..location experience clientle attetude buzuness type counrty and continent etc...

Answer 6

$35,000.00 but the possibilities are endless depending on your area and how good you are and marketing yourself, word of mouth

Answer 7

$20K the first year.
$45K by the 10th year

Answer 8

Not that much! Get an education!

Answer 9

Don't know!!! My cousin lives in S.C., and she makes a killing!

Answer 10

i'd venture to say about 30K