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Beauty School Listings State Profile: Florida

Florida, over the years has become one of the worlds strongest tourist magnets with sun-soaked beaches and crystal springs.  Florida is home to Walt Disney World, which continues to lure more visitors than any other single attraction anywhere in the world.

Florida’s License Categories:

Cosmetology

Specialty Registrations:
•  Manicuring/Pedicuring/Nail Extensions
•  Facials
Other Registrations:
•  Hair Braiding
•  Hair Wrapping
•  Cosmetology Salons
•  Specialty Salons
•  Mobile Cosmetology Salons
•  Body Wrapping

Florida’s Methods of Licensure:
By Endorsement – Yes
By Examination – Yes
By Reciprocity – No
Business Entity – Yes

As for the cosmetologists in the state of Florida, it’s blue skies and sunshine all the way. according to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics in 2008.

Number of employed: 24,670 hairdressers and cosmetologists

• Average hourly pay: $12.90/hr
• Average Annual Salary: $26,840
• Top percentiles annual salary: $44,560

Number of employed: 130 Make-up Artists

• Average hourly pay: $22.20/hr
• Average Annual Salary: $46,210
• Top percentiles annual salary: $79,690

Number of employed: 3,820 Nail Technicians

• Average hourly pay: $10.66/hr
• Average Annual Salary: $22,170
• Top percentiles annual salary: $33,180

Number of Employed: 1,160 Estheticians/Skin Care Specialists

• Average hourly pay: $15.50/hr
• Average Annual Salary: $32,240
• Top percentiles annual salary: $51,890