Assistant hairstylist demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant hairstylist demographics by:
Assistant hairstylist gender statistics
87.0% of assistant hairstylists are women and 13.0% of assistant hairstylists are men.
- Female, 87.0%
- Male, 13.0%
Assistant hairstylist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.0% |
| Male | 13.0% |
Assistant hairstylist gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,735
Female income
$35,514
Assistant hairstylist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant hairstylist positions over time. Currently, 87.0% of assistant hairstylists are female.
Assistant hairstylist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.30% | 87.70% |
| 2011 | 13.42% | 86.58% |
| 2012 | 13.16% | 86.84% |
| 2013 | 13.66% | 86.34% |
| 2014 | 13.44% | 86.56% |
| 2015 | 13.46% | 86.54% |
| 2016 | 14.31% | 85.69% |
| 2017 | 13.35% | 86.65% |
| 2018 | 14.86% | 85.14% |
| 2019 | 15.59% | 84.41% |
| 2020 | 13.84% | 86.16% |
| 2021 | 13.00% | 87.00% |
Assistant hairstylist related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant hairstylists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, barber apprentice and master barber have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electrologist | 1% | 99% |
| Medical Esthetician | 4% | 96% |
| Licensed Esthetician | 5% | 95% |
| Assistant Hairstylist | 13% | 87% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Assistant hairstylist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant hairstylists is White, which makes up 55.3% of all assistant hairstylists. Comparatively, 21.3% of assistant hairstylists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of assistant hairstylists are Black or African American.
- White, 55.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Assistant hairstylist race
| Assistant hairstylist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Assistant hairstylist race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant hairstylist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant hairstylist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.77% | 11.40% | 6.01% | 18.73% |
| 2011 | 61.48% | 11.56% | 5.77% | 19.06% |
| 2012 | 60.44% | 11.85% | 5.85% | 19.88% |
| 2013 | 60.73% | 11.79% | 5.90% | 19.67% |
| 2014 | 60.67% | 11.64% | 5.63% | 19.66% |
| 2015 | 60.54% | 10.88% | 6.24% | 20.12% |
| 2016 | 59.41% | 10.99% | 6.60% | 20.58% |
| 2017 | 58.87% | 10.58% | 7.50% | 20.51% |
| 2018 | 60.08% | 10.66% | 6.80% | 20.15% |
| 2019 | 59.72% | 10.44% | 7.27% | 20.21% |
| 2020 | 57.08% | 10.18% | 7.20% | 21.10% |
| 2021 | 55.33% | 10.91% | 7.60% | 21.31% |
Assistant hairstylist wage gap by race
According to our data, white assistant hairstylists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino assistant hairstylists have the lowest average salary at $37,830.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,545 |
| White | $41,913 |
| Black or African American | $38,825 |
| Asian | $39,686 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,830 |
Average assistant hairstylist age
See how the average age of assistant hairstylists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assistant hairstylist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 40 |
| Unknown | 39 | |
| Asian | 44 | 46.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 37 |
| White | 41 | 38 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Assistant hairstylist age breakdown
The average age of assistant hairstylists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the assistant hairstylist population.
Assistant hairstylist age breakdown
| Assistant Hairstylist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Assistant hairstylist educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant hairstylists is associate degree, with 34% of assistant hairstylists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- License, 19%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Assistant hairstylists by degree level
| Assistant hairstylist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| License | 19% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Assistant hairstylist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assistant hairstylists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,821 annually. With a Associate degree, assistant hairstylists earn a median annual income of $40,404 compared to $37,456 for assistant hairstylists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,456 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,821 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,404 |
Assistant hairstylist employment statistics
Company size where assistant hairstylists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant hairstylists work.
Assistant hairstylist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Assistant hairstylist jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant hairstylists are retail, manufacturing and finance.
Assistant hairstylist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 28% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Assistant hairstylist turnover and employment statistics
Assistant hairstylist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant hairstylists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant hairstylist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant hairstylist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.68% |
| 2011 | 3.78% |
| 2012 | 4.14% |
| 2013 | 3.57% |
| 2014 | 3.48% |
| 2015 | 2.63% |
| 2016 | 2.46% |
| 2017 | 2.31% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 5.43% |
| 2021 | 6.02% |
Average assistant hairstylist tenure
The average assistant hairstylist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 126 assistant hairstylists resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant hairstylist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Assistant hairstylist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant hairstylists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician | 5.12% | 9,115 |
| Tonsorial Artist | 8.10% | 3,596 |
| Esthetician/Owner | 8.70% | 48,466 |
| Assistant Hairstylist | 11.87% | - |
| Special Effects Artist | 12.20% | 14,117 |
Similar assistant hairstylist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician | 5.12% | 9,115 |
| Tonsorial Artist | 8.10% | 3,596 |
| Esthetician/Owner | 8.70% | 48,466 |
| Special Effects Artist | 12.20% | 14,117 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant hairstylists
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Shan, 33.3%
Assistant hairstylist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Shan | 33.3% |