What are the main factors that influence a Cosmetologist Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Cosmetologist Instructor?

The Hospitality & Leisure industry offers the highest average compensation for Cosmetologist Instructor roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Cosmetologist Instructor's salary?

A Cosmetologist Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $30,923 for beginners, reaching about $32,255 at mid-level, and approach $32,890 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Cosmetologist Instructor?

Cosmetologist Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cosmetologist Instructor roles are District of Columbia $38,475, California $38,329, Massachusetts $37,818. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cosmetologist Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Cosmetologist Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Flight Instructor: $118,895; Traveling Cosmetologist: $78,590; Instructor - Rehabilitation: $67,569; Instructor: $64,530; Instructor - History: $64,487.

Cosmetologist Instructor Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Cosmetologist Instructor make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cosmetologist Instructor in New Mexico is $32,185 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

However, a Cosmetologist Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $37,034
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,024 to $34,723
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,056

10% $28,056

50% (Median) $32,185

90% $37,034

Cosmetologist Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,723	$2,894	$668	$17
Average	$32,185	$2,682	$619	$15
25th Percentile	$30,024	$2,502	$577	$14

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Key Factors That Influence Cosmetologist Instructor Salaries

A Cosmetologist Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cosmetologist Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cosmetologist Instructor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $30,923
Early Career (1-2 years): $31,323
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $32,255
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $32,820
Expert (over 8 years): $32,890

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Cosmetologist Instructor	less than 1 year	$30,923
Early Career Level Cosmetologist Instructor	1-2 years	$31,323
Mid-Level Level Cosmetologist Instructor	2-4 years	$32,255
Senior-Level Level Cosmetologist Instructor	5-8 years	$32,820
Expert Level Cosmetologist Instructor	over 8 years	$32,890

How Do Cosmetologist Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cosmetologist Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $38,475.
California: $38,329.
Massachusetts: $37,818.

District of Columbia $38,475 California $38,329 Massachusetts $37,818 Washington $37,679 New Jersey $37,665 Alaska $37,616 Connecticut $37,137 New York $36,942

Hawaii $36,320 Rhode Island $36,028 Maryland $35,830 Minnesota $35,559 Colorado $35,455 Illinois $35,420 Oregon $35,288 Delaware $35,191

New Hampshire $35,130 Virginia $34,993 Pennsylvania $34,593 Nevada $34,391 North Dakota $34,325 Michigan $34,221 Wisconsin $34,183 Vermont $34,107

Texas $33,895 Maine $33,881 Arizona $33,860 Ohio $33,835 Georgia $33,516 Indiana $33,356 Wyoming $33,325 Utah $33,276

Iowa $33,255 Kansas $33,088 Louisiana $33,040 North Carolina $33,022 Missouri $33,015 Florida $32,880 Montana $32,807 Nebraska $32,737

Kentucky $32,699 South Carolina $32,560 Tennessee $32,473 Idaho $32,439 New Mexico $32,185 Oklahoma $32,129 Alabama $31,924 South Dakota $31,580

Arkansas $31,393 West Virginia $31,292 Mississippi $30,990

Top Paying Cities for Cosmetologist Instructor

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $32,528
Belen: $32,346
Bernalillo: $32,585

Algodones, NM $32,528

Belen, NM $32,346

Bernalillo, NM $32,585

Bluewater, NM $31,901

Bosque, NM $32,109

Casa Blanca, NM $32,181

Cedar Crest, NM $32,612

Cedarvale, NM $31,334

Cerrillos, NM $32,551

Claunch, NM $31,217

Coyote, NM $32,072

Cuba, NM $32,020

Cubero, NM $32,253

Edgewood, NM $32,467

Estancia, NM $32,080

Gallina, NM $31,904

Counselor, NM $31,924

Grants, NM $31,865

Milan, NM $31,992

Isleta, NM $32,641

Jarales, NM $32,315

Jemez Pueblo, NM $32,371

Jemez Springs, NM $32,271

Laguna, NM $32,410

La Jara, NM $31,984

La Joya, NM $31,910

Lindrith, NM $31,872

Los Lunas, NM $32,518

Mcintosh, NM $32,256

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $32,041

Moriarty, NM $32,148

Mountainair, NM $31,801

Nageezi, NM $31,881

New Laguna, NM $32,237

Paguate, NM $32,259

Pena Blanca, NM $32,619

Peralta, NM $32,569

Placitas, NM $32,586

Ponderosa, NM $32,330

Prewitt, NM $31,891

Regina, NM $31,914

Sandia Park, NM $32,530

Corrales, NM $32,653

San Fidel, NM $32,063

San Rafael, NM $31,927

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $32,531

San Ysidro, NM $32,487

Stanley, NM $32,143

Tijeras, NM $32,534

Tome, NM $32,474

Torreon, NM $32,366

Veguita, NM $32,106

Willard, NM $31,744

Youngsville, NM $32,081

Bosque Farms, NM $32,629

Clines Corners, NM $31,949

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $32,555

Cochiti Lake, NM $32,598

Albuquerque, NM $32,671

Kirtland Afb, NM $32,671

Rio Rancho, NM $32,618

Gallup, NM $31,937

Brimhall, NM $31,847

Church Rock, NM $31,862

Continental Divide, NM $31,839

Crownpoint, NM $31,866

Fence Lake, NM $31,724

Fort Wingate, NM $31,851

Gamerco, NM $31,904

Mentmore, NM $31,855

Mexican Springs, NM $31,851

Ramah, NM $31,793

Rehoboth, NM $31,872

Thoreau, NM $31,874

Tohatchi, NM $31,845

Vanderwagen, NM $31,851

Zuni, NM $31,844

Navajo, NM $31,887

Jamestown, NM $31,808

Pinehill, NM $31,768

Sheep Springs, NM $31,879

Smith Lake, NM $31,998

Yatahey, NM $31,868

Farmington, NM $32,021

Aztec, NM $32,080

Blanco, NM $31,931

Bloomfield, NM $31,893

Flora Vista, NM $32,054

Fruitland, NM $31,854

Kirtland, NM $32,055

La Plata, NM $32,066

Navajo Dam, NM $32,052

Shiprock, NM $32,007

Waterflow, NM $31,991

Newcomb, NM $31,860

Sanostee, NM $31,880

Santa Fe, NM $32,838

Abiquiu, NM $31,940

Alcalde, NM $32,496

Amalia, NM $31,891

Arroyo Hondo, NM $31,846

Arroyo Seco, NM $31,883

Canjilon, NM $31,841

Canones, NM $32,131

Carson, NM $31,968

Cebolla, NM $31,860

Cerro, NM $31,869

Chama, NM $32,000

Chamisal, NM $32,410

Chimayo, NM $32,638

Cordova, NM $32,582

Costilla, NM $32,025

Taos Ski Valley, NM $31,782

Dixon, NM $32,379

Dulce, NM $31,999

El Prado, NM $31,911

El Rito, NM $32,058

Embudo, NM $32,213

Espanola, NM $32,598

Glorieta, NM $32,712

Hernandez, NM $32,295

Ilfeld, NM $32,410

La Madera, NM $32,001

Lamy, NM $32,587

Llano, NM $32,344

Los Alamos, NM $32,664

White Rock, NM $32,726

Medanales, NM $32,331

Ojo Caliente, NM $32,141

Los Ojos, NM $31,921

Pecos, NM $32,610

Penasco, NM $32,224

Petaca, NM $31,812

Questa, NM $31,903

Ranchos De Taos, NM $32,071

Red River, NM $31,812

Ribera, NM $32,017

Rowe, NM $32,440

San Cristobal, NM $31,811

San Jose, NM $32,360

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $32,518

Santa Cruz, NM $32,627

Serafina, NM $31,936

Taos, NM $31,893

Tererro, NM $32,714

Tesuque, NM $32,838

Tierra Amarilla, NM $31,893

Trampas, NM $32,198

Tres Piedras, NM $31,803

Truchas, NM $32,491

Vadito, NM $32,182

Valdez, NM $31,835

Vallecitos, NM $31,810

Velarde, NM $32,330

Villanueva, NM $31,955

Spaceport City, NM $31,303

Las Vegas, NM $31,684

Angel Fire, NM $31,777

Anton Chico, NM $31,629

Buena Vista, NM $31,919

Chacon, NM $31,942

Cimarron, NM $31,728

Cleveland, NM $32,169

Eagle Nest, NM $31,752

Guadalupita, NM $31,893

Holman, NM $32,087

La Loma, NM $31,576

Maxwell, NM $31,738

Miami, NM $31,670

Mills, NM $31,557

Montezuma, NM $32,332

Mora, NM $32,214

Mosquero, NM $31,530

Ocate, NM $31,704

Ojo Feliz, NM $31,788

Rainsville, NM $31,927

Raton, NM $31,818

Rociada, NM $32,348

Roy, NM $31,564

Sapello, NM $32,067

Solano, NM $31,526

Springer, NM $31,656

Ute Park, NM $31,743

Valmora, NM $31,657

Wagon Mound, NM $31,621

Watrous, NM $31,668

Socorro, NM $31,595

Aragon, NM $31,690

Datil, NM $31,559

Lemitar, NM $31,741

Luna, NM $31,746

Magdalena, NM $31,562

Pie Town, NM $31,667

Polvadera, NM $31,818

Quemado, NM $31,733

Reserve, NM $31,676

San Acacia, NM $31,870

San Antonio, NM $31,420

Truth Or Consequences, NM $31,413

Arrey, NM $31,408

Caballo, NM $31,429

Derry, NM $31,270

Elephant Butte, NM $31,495

Garfield, NM $31,179

Hatch, NM $30,679

Monticello, NM $31,411

Rincon, NM $30,503

Salem, NM $31,082

Williamsburg, NM $31,453

Winston, NM $31,434

Las Cruces, NM $30,103

White Sands Missile Range, NM $30,202

Santa Teresa, NM $30,422

Playas, NM $31,558

Animas, NM $31,636

Anthony, NM $30,414

Arenas Valley, NM $31,580

Bayard, NM $31,551

Berino, NM $30,276

Buckhorn, NM $31,583

Santa Clara, NM $31,606

Chamberino, NM $30,308

Cliff, NM $31,547

Columbus, NM $31,462

Deming, NM $31,469

Dona Ana, NM $30,104

Fairacres, NM $30,194

Faywood, NM $31,455

Fort Bayard, NM $31,576

Gila, NM $31,500

Glenwood, NM $31,525

Hachita, NM $31,462

Hanover, NM $31,469

Hillsboro, NM $31,404

Hurley, NM $31,530

La Mesa, NM $30,679

Lordsburg, NM $31,535

Mesilla, NM $30,104

Mesilla Park, NM $30,107

Mesquite, NM $30,133

Mimbres, NM $31,494

Mule Creek, NM $31,579

Organ, NM $30,123

Pinos Altos, NM $31,546

Radium Springs, NM $30,116

Redrock, NM $31,466

Rodeo, NM $31,676

San Miguel, NM $30,121

Silver City, NM $31,547

Sunland Park, NM $30,260

Tyrone, NM $31,640

Vado, NM $30,145

Chaparral, NM $30,525

Clovis, NM $31,486

Cannon Afb, NM $31,417

Broadview, NM $31,394

Causey, NM $31,340

Crossroads, NM $31,266

Dora, NM $31,415

Elida, NM $31,285

Floyd, NM $31,361

Fort Sumner, NM $31,335

Grady, NM $31,424

House, NM $31,399

Kenna, NM $31,285

Lingo, NM $31,338

Melrose, NM $31,404

Milnesand, NM $31,272

Pep, NM $31,315

Portales, NM $31,430

Rogers, NM $31,324

Saint Vrain, NM $31,425

Taiban, NM $31,324

Texico, NM $31,437

Yeso, NM $31,211

Roswell, NM $31,247

Artesia, NM $31,309

Caprock, NM $31,245

Carlsbad, NM $31,329

Dexter, NM $31,269

Eunice, NM $31,357

Hagerman, NM $31,285

Hobbs, NM $31,403

Hope, NM $31,170

Jal, NM $31,320

Lake Arthur, NM $31,233

Lakewood, NM $31,280

Loco Hills, NM $31,337

Loving, NM $31,321

Lovington, NM $31,373

Mcdonald, NM $31,287

Malaga, NM $31,291

Maljamar, NM $31,260

Monument, NM $31,334

Tatum, NM $31,307

Whites City, NM $31,360

Carrizozo, NM $31,099

Alamogordo, NM $31,000

Alto, NM $31,103

Bent, NM $31,006

Capitan, NM $31,031

Cloudcroft, NM $31,002

Corona, NM $31,234

Encino, NM $31,485

Fort Stanton, NM $31,044

Glencoe, NM $31,022

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $30,996

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $30,996

Hondo, NM $31,051

La Luz, NM $30,996

Lincoln, NM $30,960

Mayhill, NM $31,067

Mescalero, NM $31,010

Nogal, NM $31,143

Orogrande, NM $31,012

Picacho, NM $31,044

Pinon, NM $31,161

Ruidoso, NM $31,163

Ruidoso Downs, NM $31,120

Sacramento, NM $31,024

San Patricio, NM $31,061

Sunspot, NM $30,996

Timberon, NM $31,064

Tinnie, NM $31,026

Tularosa, NM $31,017

Vaughn, NM $31,358

Weed, NM $31,063

Tucumcari, NM $31,514

Amistad, NM $31,473

Bard, NM $31,423

Capulin, NM $31,779

Clayton, NM $31,534

Conchas Dam, NM $31,563

Cuervo, NM $31,411

Des Moines, NM $31,653

Folsom, NM $31,702

Garita, NM $31,502

Gladstone, NM $31,566

Grenville, NM $31,560

Logan, NM $31,513

Mcalister, NM $31,415

Nara Visa, NM $31,438

Newkirk, NM $31,473

Quay, NM $31,491

San Jon, NM $31,457

Santa Rosa, NM $31,491

Sedan, NM $31,502

Trementina, NM $31,501

Cosmetologist Instructor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cosmetologist Instructor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Hospitality & Leisure, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Cosmetologist Instructor positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Cosmetologist Instructor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Cosmetologist Instructor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure	$38,622	$19.0	20%

Cosmetologist Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cosmetologist Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$30,024

Average $32,185/year

$34,723

$2,502

Average $2,682/month

$2,894

$577

Average $619/week

$668

$14

Average $15/hour

$17

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,723	$2,894	$668	$17
Average	$32,185	$2,682	$619	$15
25th Percentile	$30,024	$2,502	$577	$14

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