Salons and beauty workers by state
| State | Hair, nail, and skin care businesses (2023) | Hairstylists and cosmetologists on payrolls | Median annual wage, hairstylists | Manicurists and pedicurists | Skincare specialists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3,594 | 6,930 | $59,510 | 5,570 | 2,200 |
| Oregon | 1,315 | 1,860 | $57,580 | 2,210 | 1,070 |
| Idaho | 534 | 2,250 | $35,480 | 160 | 720 |
| Nevada | 955 | 1,940 | $33,840 | 1,020 | 1,540 |
| Arkansas | 620 | 1,410 | $28,830 | 230 | 340 |
| Arizona | 2,578 | 7,840 | $36,810 | 2,440 | 1,710 |
| South Dakota | 212 | 690 | $49,800 | 250 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | 6,993 | 19,350 | $36,790 | 9,610 | 2,560 |
| Texas | 8,226 | 22,440 | $30,680 | 5,340 | 6,160 |
| Indiana | 1,758 | 5,920 | $32,830 | 510 | 1,120 |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2023; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists 39-5012; manicurists and pedicurists 39-5092; skincare specialists 39-5094; wage-and-salary workers only, excluding the self-employed and booth renters). Booth renters and other self-employed beauty professionals are not in the BLS counts.
State insurance regulators
| State | State insurance regulator |
|---|---|
| Washington | Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Oregon | Oregon Division of Financial Regulation |
| Idaho | Idaho Department of Insurance |
| Nevada | Nevada Division of Insurance |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Insurance Department |
| Arizona | Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Division of Insurance |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Insurance Department |
| Texas | Texas Department of Insurance |
| Indiana | Indiana Department of Insurance |
Regulators oversee insurance companies and agents in each state and handle consumer questions and complaints.
Coverage and guides
- General liability for salons
- Professional liability for beauty services
- Booth and suite renter insurance
- Salon property and equipment coverage
- Workers' compensation for salons
- Nail salon insurance
- Booth rental versus employees
- Preventing chemical service claims
- What affects salon insurance cost
- Salon lease insurance requirements
- Salon insurance application checklist
Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research