Students needing placement assistance will be furnished with a list of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of area salons. When a student or graduate has decided on salons that interest them, we will, if requested, contact the salons and set up interview appointments. The Academy does not guarantee any graduate a job, or an income level.
According to the survey "Job Demand in the Cosmetology Industry", 2000, there were 1,286,000 professionals employed in the nation's 296,563 beauty salons, barber shops, skin care salons, and nail salons. The typical salon is a small full service salon with 5 stations, 2 or 3 full-time employees and one part-time employee. Salon owners report an average of 174 clients per week.
Salon owners report that they planned on filling 500,000 positions in the first six months of 2000. Approximately 3 out of 4 salon owners who looked for new employees in 1998 reported difficulty in finding qualified personnel. Employment prospects are good for recent cosmetology program graduates. There were approximately 180,000 positions for recent graduates. The survey also revealed that 60% of salon employees work full-time, 29% are part-time (20 - 35 hours), and 11% are low time (less than 20 hours).
The same survey indicates that the average salon income, including tips, appears to be about $18.50 per hour.
How a stylist is compensated by a salon is also significant in their overall income picture. Three primary ways a stylist can be compensated are comission only, salary only, and salary plus commission. Many salons pay on a commission only basis. For example, a stylist would receive 50% of all money that was paid to the salon by the stylist's clients. So, if a stylist took in a total of $500 in a week, their growss pay would be $250. If the salon pays a salary only, the stylist would receive the hourly wage for the hours they worked, regardless of how many clients they served. Some salons will pay a salary plus commission, which is an hourly salary plus a percentage commission, on all income taken in above and beyond the base salary. A fourth way in which a sylist could receive their income is where booth rental is the system used. Booth rental is a system where the stylist pays a fixed weekly or monthly amount to use the equipment and the salon itself. Also, the stylist must purchase all of their own products, towels, and other supplies needed. Any money left over, after the booth rent and supply bills are paid remains with the stylist, and becomes their compensation. Because the stylist is considered to be self-employed, all taxes and other payroll deductions must be paid by the stylist themselves.
The advancements available to you in cosmetology are most unlimited. Upon receiving your license, you can work as a stylist in any salon in Ohio, as well as many other states. Ohio Cosmetology licenses and/or training are recognized by many other states, which allows you to relocate and work in those states by simply applying for their license.
The first important step toward any of these career opportunities is acquiring your Cosmetology training at a quality school that is genuinely interested in your deveopment and future.
Students needing placement assistance will be furnished with a list of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of area salons. When a student or graduate has decided on salons that interest them, we will, if requested, contact the salons and set up interview appointments. The Academy does not guarantee any graduate a job, or an income level.
How a stylist is compensated by a salon is also significant in their overall income picture. Three primary ways a stylist can be compensated are comission only, salary only, and salary plus commission. Many salons pay on a commission only basis. For example, a stylist would receive 50% of all money that was paid to the salon by the stylist's clients. So, if a stylist took in a total of $500 in a week, their growss pay would be $250. If the salon pays a salary only, the stylist would receive the hourly wage for the hours they worked, regardless of how many clients they served. Some salons will pay a salary plus commission, which is an hourly salary plus a percentage commission, on all income taken in above and beyond the base salary. A fourth way in which a sylist could receive their income is where booth rental is the system used. Booth rental is a system where the stylist pays a fixed weekly or monthly amount to use the equipment and the salon itself. Also, the stylist must purchase all of their own products, towels, and other supplies needed. Any money left over, after the booth rent and supply bills are paid remains with the stylist, and becomes their compensation. Because the stylist is considered to be self-employed, all taxes and other payroll deductions must be paid by the stylist themselves.
