Cosmetician demographics and statistics in the US
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Cosmetician demographics by:
Cosmetician gender statistics
97.2% of cosmeticians are women and 2.8% of cosmeticians are men.
- Female, 97.2%
- Male, 2.8%
Cosmetician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 97.2% |
| Male | 2.8% |
Cosmetician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,269
Female income
$81,068
Cosmetician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cosmetician positions over time. Currently, 97.2% of cosmeticians are female.
Cosmetician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.66% | 97.34% |
| 2011 | 2.77% | 97.23% |
| 2012 | 2.85% | 97.15% |
| 2013 | 2.87% | 97.13% |
| 2014 | 2.95% | 97.05% |
| 2015 | 2.93% | 97.07% |
| 2016 | 2.94% | 97.06% |
| 2017 | 2.94% | 97.06% |
| 2018 | 2.99% | 97.01% |
| 2019 | 2.79% | 97.21% |
| 2020 | 2.93% | 97.07% |
| 2021 | 2.80% | 97.20% |
Cosmetician related jobs gender ratio
We compared cosmeticians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Cosmetician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cosmeticians is White, which makes up 53.9% of all cosmeticians. Comparatively, 22.5% of cosmeticians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of cosmeticians are Black or African American.
- White, 53.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.5%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Cosmetician race
| Cosmetician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Cosmetician race and ethnicity over time
See how cosmetician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cosmetician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.64% | 12.04% | 5.64% | 19.09% |
| 2011 | 58.21% | 13.28% | 5.32% | 19.43% |
| 2012 | 58.30% | 13.26% | 5.31% | 19.60% |
| 2013 | 59.04% | 12.94% | 5.41% | 19.22% |
| 2014 | 58.35% | 13.12% | 5.45% | 19.50% |
| 2015 | 58.66% | 12.61% | 5.67% | 19.24% |
| 2016 | 57.46% | 12.84% | 5.59% | 20.02% |
| 2017 | 57.58% | 12.64% | 5.61% | 20.30% |
| 2018 | 57.90% | 11.53% | 6.02% | 20.85% |
| 2019 | 57.23% | 11.70% | 5.84% | 20.81% |
| 2020 | 55.41% | 11.54% | 6.31% | 20.94% |
| 2021 | 53.86% | 10.78% | 6.17% | 22.47% |
Cosmetician wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino cosmeticians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown cosmeticians have the lowest average salary at $83,321.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,321 |
| White | $83,765 |
| Black or African American | $83,807 |
| Asian | $84,522 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,956 |
Average cosmetician age
See how the average age of cosmeticians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cosmetician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Cosmetician age breakdown
The average age of cosmeticians is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the cosmetician population.
Cosmetician age breakdown
| Cosmetician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Cosmetician educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cosmeticians by degree level
| Cosmetician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cosmetician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cosmeticians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $96,857 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cosmeticians earn a median annual income of $89,613 compared to $84,351 for cosmeticians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,857 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $80,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,613 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $84,351 |
Cosmetician employment statistics
Company size where cosmeticians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cosmeticians work.
Cosmetician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 52% |
Cosmetician jobs by industry
The most common industries for cosmeticians are retail, health care and manufacturing.
Cosmetician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 38% |
| Fortune 500 | 28% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Cosmetician turnover and employment statistics
Cosmetician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cosmeticians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cosmetician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cosmetician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average cosmetician tenure
The average cosmetician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 305 cosmeticians resumes in Zippia's database.
Cosmetician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Cosmetician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cosmeticians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 6.40% | - |
| Bank Runner | 8.26% | 16,380 |
| Mailman | 9.48% | 9,024 |
| Postal Service Clerk | 10.33% | 83,376 |
| Chief Crew Scheduler | 10.63% | 84,059 |
| Mail Handler Sorter | 11.70% | 60,267 |
| Police Radio Dispatcher | 17.25% | 8,526 |
Similar cosmetician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Runner | 8.26% | 16,380 |
| Mailman | 9.48% | 9,024 |
| Postal Service Clerk | 10.33% | 83,376 |
| Chief Crew Scheduler | 10.63% | 84,059 |
| Mail Handler Sorter | 11.70% | 60,267 |
| Police Radio Dispatcher | 17.25% | 8,526 |
Foreign languages spoken by cosmeticians
The most common foreign language among cosmeticians is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.3% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Urdu, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Hindi, 8.3%
Cosmetician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Urdu | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Hindi | 8.3% |