How to Become a Cosmetologist in Wyoming (2026)

Updated September 2, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Wyoming employs about 360 cosmetologists earning a median $29,170 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Training as a Cosmetologist here means completing a board-approved beauty program that meets this state’s hour requirement, written and practical exams, and a practitioner license, then applying through WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY.

Compare Cosmetologist Schools in Wyoming

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Tuition is the published annual figure for the latest reported year and excludes room, board, books and fees. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)Tuition (published, per year)Median grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
174.9Contact school for pricing$45,93597%—205 mi
264.2$4,859 in-state / $17,459 out-of-state$62,69532%Yes*203 mi
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360.4$4,290 in-state / $10,590 out-of-state$38,25952%Yes*133 mi
459.4$4,594 in-state / $7,304 out-of-state$61,34134%Yes*191 mi
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550.6Contact school for pricing$38,02678%—205 mi
648.5$4,800 in-state / $11,100 out-of-state$43,06837%Yes*95 mi
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745.0Contact school for pricing$29,95772%—163 mi
844.4Contact school for pricing$29,95771%—132 mi
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938.2Contact school for pricing$25,81058%—195 mi
1037.9Contact school for pricing$38,48886%—155 mi
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Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Wyoming employs approximately 360 cosmetologists according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $29,170 1. Nationally, cosmetologist employment is projected to grow 5.6% from 2024 to 2034, with about 75,800 openings per year 2. This page covers how to become a Cosmetologist in Wyoming, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

  • Training paths: board-approved cosmetology or barbering program (find programs)
  • Typical timeline: a board-approved beauty program that meets this state’s hour requirement, written and practical exams, and a practitioner license
  • Licensing authority: WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY
  • Exam: state written and practical exams (often NIC)
  • Median wage (Wyoming): $29,170 per year 1

Quick Answers About How to Become a Cosmetologist in Wyoming

How to become a Cosmetologist in Wyoming? Complete a board-approved beauty program that meets this state’s hour requirement, written and practical exams, and a practitioner license. Apply through WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY.

How long does it take? Most people finish a board-approved beauty program that meets this state’s hour requirement, written and practical exams, and a practitioner license. Confirm current hour totals with the program and WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY.

Do I need a license in Wyoming? Yes. Wyoming credentials this role through WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY 3. See the licensing section below.

What do cosmetologists earn in Wyoming? The median annual wage for cosmetologists in Wyoming is $29,170 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $18,150 and experienced professionals can earn $56,640 or more 1.

How to Become a Cosmetologist in Wyoming

  1. Meet board entry rules. Confirm age and education rules with WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY. Do not treat minimum age as years of work experience.
  2. Complete a board-approved program. Finish a school program that meets Wyoming’s current hour requirement. Confirm the total with WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY; do not copy another state’s hours. This is not a DAS registered apprenticeship, though some boards offer a shop-apprentice route.
  3. Pass written and practical exams. Pass the exams WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY uses (often NIC). Instructor and shop licenses are later rungs, not the first practitioner license.
  4. Apply for the practitioner license. Apply to WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY before taking paying clients.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the state board before you apply.

Cosmetologist License Requirements in Wyoming

Cosmetologists in Wyoming complete board-approved school hours, pass written and practical exams, and apply to WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY for a practitioner license. Hour totals are set by that board. See WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY 3.

Typical path

  1. Meet board entry rules.

  2. Complete a board-approved program for this state’s hours.

  3. Pass written and practical exams.

  4. Apply to WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY for the practitioner license.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY before you enroll.

Cosmetologist Wages by Metro Area in Wyoming

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Wages by Metro Area in Wyoming

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists wages in Wyoming vary by metro area.

Metro AreaEmploymentMedian Annual WageAvg. Annual WageEntry Level
(10th pctile)		Experienced
(90th pctile)
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood1,290$38,740$49,570$25,960$96,060
Cheyenne90$29,260$35,370$18,200$58,500
Casper80$27,740$29,870$17,940$43,120

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for cosmetologists in Wyoming? Wyoming currently employs approximately 360 cosmetologists 1. Nationally, cosmetologist employment is projected to grow 5.6% from 2024 to 2034 2.

Can I work as a cosmetologist in Wyoming with an out-of-state license? Contact the WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

What training programs are available in Wyoming? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Wyoming.

How much do cosmetologists earn in Wyoming compared to the national average? The median annual wage for cosmetologists in Wyoming is $29,170, which is $6,080 below the national median of $35,250 according to BLS data 1.

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Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎

  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

  3. WYOMING BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY - Licensing Information: http://cosmetology.wy.gov ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)