Labor & staffing
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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