Cosmetologist Apprenticeships in Colorado
Colorado has 18 registered apprenticeship sponsors training cosmetologists. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
18
Union / joint programs
0
Median cosmetologist wage
$43,680
Colorado, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+12%
2,190 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Cosmetology Arts, LLC | DENVER | Multiple Employer |
| Bhava Beauty and Wellness | Avon | Single Employer |
| Bon Ton Roula LLC | Denver | Single Employer |
| Colorado Department of Corrections | COLORADO SPRINGS | Multiple Employer |
| D'Ametri's Salon INC | Broomfield | Multiple Employer |
| DELO Beauty Company | Colorado Springs | Single Employer |
| Elevate Hair Studio | Arvada | Single Employer |
| Elysian Academy of Cosmetology LLC | Greeley | Multiple Employer |
| First Impressions Academy of Cosmetology Arts, LLC | Frisco | Multiple Employer |
| Flashback Barbershop | Colorado Springs | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Cosmetologists Earn in Colorado
Wages
- Median annual wage: $43,680
- Average annual wage: $51,740
- Cosmetologists employed statewide: 6,520
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +12%
- Average openings per year: 2,190
- Employment: 14,140 → 15,830
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
Prefer the school route? Compare Cosmetologist programs
Colorado Licensing for Cosmetologists
Barber
- Education: Degree required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Department of Regulatory Agencies · agency website
Cosmetologist
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Department of Regulatory Agencies · agency website
Hair Stylist
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Department of Regulatory Agencies · agency website
Shop Registration
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: No exam
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Department of Regulatory Agencies · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.