Cosmetology instructor salary in United States

The average salary for a Cosmetology Instructor is $23.52 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 9, 2026.

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Cosmetology Instructor salaries typically range between a low of $10.58 and a high of $52.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Cosmetology Instructor include Brooklyn, NY at $66.94 per hour, New York, NY at $66.50 per hour, and Medford, OR at $23.08 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Cosmetology Instructor include Santa Monica College ($309,660 per year) and Evergreen Public Schools ($143,915 per year).