SOC Code: 39-5012
Category: Personal Care and Service
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $24,580 | $2,048 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,060 | $2,422 |
| Median | $35,250 | $2,938 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,300 | $4,025 |
| 90th Percentile | $70,220 | $5,852 |
| Mean (Average) | $43,460 | $3,622 |
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Your salary of $35,250 is in the 50th percentile for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Percentile estimated from BLS p10/p25/median/p75/p90 wage data. Actual distribution may vary by experience and location.
| Metro Area | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,140 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | $47,800 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $46,090 |
| Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO | $45,800 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $43,610 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $42,730 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA | $42,500 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $41,600 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $40,850 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $38,030 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $37,900 |
| Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT | $37,440 |
| Richmond, VA | $37,350 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $37,270 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | $36,390 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $36,330 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $36,320 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $36,300 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,120 |
| Rochester, NY | $36,120 |
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$30,307
Monthly
$2,526
Bi-Weekly
$1,166
Effective Tax Rate
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The median annual salary for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in the US is $35,250 as of 2024 BLS data. The average (mean) salary is $43,460, which can be higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
The top-paying metro areas for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologistss are Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($60,140), Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH ($47,800), Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($46,090). These figures reflect 2024 BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for metro areas with reportable data.
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries range from $24,580 at the 10th percentile to $70,220 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $29,060 and $48,300, indicating a $19,240 interquartile spread.
There are approximately 295,460 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologistss employed across the United States according to 2024 BLS data. This occupation falls under the "Personal Care and Service" category (SOC 39-5012).
The Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists median salary of $35,250 is 24% below the overall US median wage of $46,310 for all occupations. Cost of living and local demand significantly affect actual compensation.