These Are The 10 States With The Highest Salon Manager Salaries For 2026

Top 10 States with the Highest Salon Manager Salaries in 2026

When considering career options, one of the most crucial factors for many individuals is salary—especially for salon managers. Understanding how much salon managers earn in various states can help you make informed decisions about your career path.

While individual earnings may vary based on factors like experience and location, we have compiled reliable data on average salaries for salon managers by state, accounting for different levels of seniority. This will provide a general idea of what you can expect to earn.

To gain insights into salary variations across the United States, we analyzed the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding average compensation for salon managers in each state.

Additionally, we adjusted these salaries based on the cost of living in each state, as your earnings have different purchasing power depending on where you live. For instance, a salary in North Carolina may stretch further than the same amount in California.

The state offering the highest adjusted salary for salon managers is Delaware, reflecting its competitive job market for salon management professionals.

Here’s a snapshot of the top ten states for salon manager salaries:

Let’s delve deeper into the methodology behind these findings and present a comprehensive ranking of all states.

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How We Determined Salaries by State

We sourced average annual salary data for salon managers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, specifically from their ‘Occupational Employment Statistics’ report.

To ensure a fair comparison of salaries across states, we factored in the cost of living in each state.

We created an index by dividing the average wage for a state by the cost of living compared to the national average. For example, if California has a cost of living index of 135.9 and an average salary of $43,970, our index value would be calculated as:

$43,970 * (100 / 135.9) = $32,354

We then ranked all states based on this index, with the highest value representing the best average salary for salon managers.

Here’s a detailed look at the full ranking of salon manager salaries by state:

Detailed List of Salon Manager Salaries by State

Rank	State	Adjusted Salary	Average Wage	Cost Of Living
1	Delaware	$45,611	$46,250	101.4
2	Texas	$44,255	$40,140	90.7
3	Georgia	$43,741	$39,980	91.4
4	Washington	$43,288	$45,540	105.2
5	Kansas	$42,892	$38,560	89.9
6	Illinois	$42,706	$40,400	94.6
7	Virginia	$42,251	$42,590	100.8
8	Florida	$41,983	$41,270	98.3
9	Michigan	$41,595	$37,020	89.0
10	Wyoming	$41,328	$37,940	91.8
11	Ohio	$40,831	$38,300	93.8
12	North Dakota	$40,704	$40,460	99.4
13	North Carolina	$40,628	$38,150	93.9
14	Mississippi	$40,232	$34,560	85.9
15	New Jersey	$39,450	$48,090	121.9
16	Missouri	$39,391	$35,610	90.4
17	Wisconsin	$39,380	$38,120	96.8
18	Iowa	$39,230	$35,700	91.0
19	Vermont	$39,116	$47,370	121.1
20	Tennessee	$39,116	$34,970	89.4
21	Nebraska	$38,744	$35,490	91.6
22	Colorado	$38,352	$39,810	103.8
23	Arizona	$37,755	$37,000	98.0
24	Indiana	$37,586	$33,640	89.5
25	Alabama	$37,203	$33,930	91.2
26	Minnesota	$37,043	$37,340	100.8
27	South Carolina	$36,985	$36,690	99.2
28	Pennsylvania	$36,923	$37,440	101.4
29	New Mexico	$36,518	$35,240	96.5
30	Arkansas	$36,429	$31,730	87.1
31	Oklahoma	$36,412	$32,480	89.2
32	Nevada	$36,311	$37,510	103.3
33	Kentucky	$36,209	$32,770	90.5
34	South Dakota	$34,811	$36,100	103.7
35	Connecticut	$34,432	$43,970	127.7
36	Massachusetts	$34,332	$45,800	133.4
37	West Virginia	$34,239	$31,980	93.4
38	Louisiana	$34,208	$32,430	94.8
39	Idaho	$34,104	$31,410	92.1
40	Utah	$34,086	$31,700	93.0
41	Maryland	$33,665	$42,250	125.5
42	Montana	$33,561	$33,830	100.8
43	New Hampshire	$32,905	$38,500	117.0
44	Rhode Island	$32,742	$39,520	120.7
45	California	$32,354	$43,970	135.9
46	New York	$32,282	$42,290	131.0
47	Maine	$31,922	$35,370	110.8
48	Alaska	$31,647	$41,490	131.1
49	Oregon	$31,435	$36,340	115.6
50	Hawaii	$26,968	$45,280	167.9

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Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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