Cosmetologists help people with their grooming, whether that means they are cutting hair or doingfacialsaccording toThe Balance Careers.

According toAveda Institutes, job opportunities for cosmetologists are growing, so finding a job won’t be difficult.

Most importantly, though, becoming a cosmetologist gives you a lot of options.

cosmetologists doing skincare

Plus, you are helping others feel great about themselves every day.

But just how much can you make from being a cosmetologist?

According toThe Balance Careers, the average salary for a cosmetologist is between $20,000 and $30,000.

beauty salon owner smiling

The highest-paying hair stylists make about $50,000, while the highest-paid estheticians make about $59,800 per year.

But take these numbers with a grain of salt.

After you graduate, you will need training hours.

makeup artist applying eyeshadow