Cosmetologist Apprenticeships in Montana
Montana has 11 registered apprenticeship sponsors training cosmetologists. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
11
Union / joint programs
0
Median cosmetologist wage
$38,230
Montana, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+16.2%
240 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Altruist Salon | Missoula | Single Employer |
| Burton's Classic Hair Co. | Missoula | Single Employer |
| Diamond Hair Studio | Great Falls | Single Employer |
| Empire Salon LLC | Billings | Single Employer |
| Five Pillars LLC | Bozeman | Single Employer |
| Hush Salon LLC | Bozeman | Single Employer |
| Roots Boutique Salon LLC | Great Falls | Single Employer |
| Santel Boze | Bozeman | Single Employer |
| Teez'N Hair Studio | Libby | Single Employer |
| Tete A Hair Salon | Lakeside | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Cosmetologists Earn in Montana
Wages
- Median annual wage: $38,230
- Average annual wage: $43,630
- Cosmetologists employed statewide: 600
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: +16.2%
- Average openings per year: 240
- Employment: 1,480 → 1,720
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
Prefer the school route? Compare Cosmetologist programs
Montana Licensing for Cosmetologists
Barbers and Cosmetologists - Barber
- Education: Degree required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists · agency website
Barbers and Cosmetologists - Barber Non-Chemical
- Education: Degree required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists · agency website
Barbers and Cosmetologists - Cosmetologist
- Education: Degree required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists · agency website
Barbers and Cosmetologists - Booth Renter
- Education: Degree required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists · agency website
Barbers and Cosmetologists - Electrologist
- Education: Degree required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists · agency website
Barbers and Cosmetologists - Esthetician
- Education: Degree required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists · agency website
Barbers and Cosmetologists - Instructor
- Education: Degree required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists · agency website
Barbers and Cosmetologists - Manicurist
- Education: Degree required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.