Hair dresser demographics and statistics in the US
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Hair dresser demographics by:
Hair dresser gender statistics
93.9% of hair dressers are women and 6.1% of hair dressers are men.
- Female, 93.9%
- Male, 6.1%
Hair dresser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 93.9% |
| Male | 6.1% |
Hair dresser gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,490
Female income
$37,001
Hair dresser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hair dresser positions over time. Currently, 93.9% of hair dressers are female.
Hair dresser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.73% | 94.27% |
| 2011 | 6.30% | 93.70% |
| 2012 | 6.16% | 93.84% |
| 2013 | 6.42% | 93.58% |
| 2014 | 6.30% | 93.70% |
| 2015 | 6.32% | 93.68% |
| 2016 | 6.75% | 93.25% |
| 2017 | 6.26% | 93.74% |
| 2018 | 7.03% | 92.97% |
| 2019 | 7.41% | 92.59% |
| 2020 | 6.51% | 93.49% |
| 2021 | 6.08% | 93.92% |
Hair dresser related jobs gender ratio
We compared hair dressers 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% |
| Hair Dresser | 6% | 94% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Hair dresser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hair dressers is White, which makes up 57.2% of all hair dressers. Comparatively, 20.5% of hair dressers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of hair dressers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Hair dresser race
| Hair dresser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Hair dresser race and ethnicity over time
See how hair dresser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hair dresser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.66% | 10.75% | 5.60% | 17.92% |
| 2011 | 63.37% | 10.91% | 5.36% | 18.25% |
| 2012 | 62.33% | 11.20% | 5.44% | 19.06% |
| 2013 | 62.63% | 11.14% | 5.49% | 18.85% |
| 2014 | 62.56% | 10.99% | 5.22% | 18.84% |
| 2015 | 62.43% | 10.23% | 5.83% | 19.30% |
| 2016 | 61.30% | 10.34% | 6.19% | 19.76% |
| 2017 | 60.76% | 9.93% | 7.10% | 19.69% |
| 2018 | 61.97% | 10.01% | 6.39% | 19.33% |
| 2019 | 61.61% | 9.79% | 6.86% | 19.39% |
| 2020 | 58.98% | 9.53% | 6.79% | 20.29% |
| 2021 | 57.22% | 10.26% | 7.19% | 20.50% |
Hair dresser wage gap by race
According to our data, white hair dressers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino hair dressers have the lowest average salary at $38,925.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,151 |
| White | $42,261 |
| Black or African American | $39,744 |
| Asian | $40,450 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,925 |
Average hair dresser age
See how the average age of hair dressers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hair dresser 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 |
Hair dresser age breakdown
The average age of hair dressers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the hair dresser population.
Hair dresser age breakdown
| Hair Dresser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Hair dresser educational attainment
The most common degree for hair dressers is high school diploma, with 46% of hair dressers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Hair dressers by degree level
| Hair dresser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Hair dresser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hair dressers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,799 annually. With a Associate degree, hair dressers earn a median annual income of $41,036 compared to $38,616 for hair dressers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,616 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,799 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,036 |
Hair dresser employment statistics
Company size where hair dressers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hair dressers work.
Hair dresser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Hair dresser turnover and employment statistics
Hair dresser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hair dressers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hair dresser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hair dresser 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 hair dresser tenure
The average hair dresser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 601 hair dressers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hair dresser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Hair dresser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hair dressers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurist | 5.12% | 1,746 |
| Tonsorial Artist | 8.10% | 3,596 |
| Esthetician/Skin Therapist | 8.70% | 17,656 |
| Hair Dresser | 11.87% | - |
| Scalp Treatment Specialist | 12.20% | 20,205 |
Similar hair dresser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurist | 5.12% | 1,746 |
| Tonsorial Artist | 8.10% | 3,596 |
| Esthetician/Skin Therapist | 8.70% | 17,656 |
| Scalp Treatment Specialist | 12.20% | 20,205 |
Foreign languages spoken by hair dressers
The most common foreign language among hair dressers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Swedish, 5.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Hair dresser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Swedish | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
