Best Beauty Schools in Hilo, Hawaii (2026)

Cosmetologist training in Hilo, Hawaii prepares students for entry-level work across the wider Hawaii labor market. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $35,040 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Hilo Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$35,040BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment930 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Hawaii County establishments40BLS QCEW, 2024
Hawaii County unemployment rate3.2%BLS LAUS, 2024
Hawaii location quotient0.76BLS OEWS, May 2025

What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Hilo. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Hawaii County and Hawaii figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


Beauty & Cosmetology Schools near Hilo

Beauty Schools Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $35,790 $17.21 per hour
Job Outlook 5.6% 32,200 jobs (2024–2034)
75,800 openings/yr

Beauty-Schools Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $35,790 $17.21/hr
Average Salary $43,960 $21.13/hr

Salary Range

$27,040 10th pctl
$35,790 Median
$71,190 90th pctl
10th Percentile $27,040 $13.00/hr
25th Percentile $30,120 $14.48/hr
75th Percentile $48,830 $23.48/hr
90th Percentile $71,190 $34.23/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed305,710
Growth (2024-2034)5.6%
Annual Openings75,800
Jobs per 1,0002.0

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (39-5012) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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