Hair specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Hair specialist gender statistics
88.7% of hair specialists are women and 11.3% of hair specialists are men.
- Female, 88.7%
- Male, 11.3%
Hair specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 88.7% |
| Male | 11.3% |
Hair specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,831
Female income
$36,828
Hair specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hair specialist positions over time. Currently, 88.7% of hair specialists are female.
Hair specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.69% | 89.31% |
| 2011 | 11.69% | 88.31% |
| 2012 | 11.46% | 88.54% |
| 2013 | 11.90% | 88.10% |
| 2014 | 11.70% | 88.30% |
| 2015 | 11.72% | 88.28% |
| 2016 | 12.48% | 87.52% |
| 2017 | 11.62% | 88.38% |
| 2018 | 12.97% | 87.03% |
| 2019 | 13.62% | 86.38% |
| 2020 | 12.06% | 87.94% |
| 2021 | 11.31% | 88.69% |
Hair specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared hair specialists 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 Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Hair specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hair specialists is White, which makes up 57.4% of all hair specialists. Comparatively, 15.2% of hair specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 14.2% of hair specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 57.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 14.2%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Hair specialist race
| Hair specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.2% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Hair specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how hair specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hair specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.82% | 14.73% | 6.64% | 12.65% |
| 2011 | 63.52% | 14.88% | 6.40% | 12.98% |
| 2012 | 62.48% | 15.18% | 6.48% | 13.79% |
| 2013 | 62.78% | 15.12% | 6.53% | 13.59% |
| 2014 | 62.71% | 14.96% | 6.26% | 13.57% |
| 2015 | 62.58% | 14.20% | 6.87% | 14.03% |
| 2016 | 61.45% | 14.31% | 7.23% | 14.49% |
| 2017 | 60.91% | 13.90% | 8.14% | 14.42% |
| 2018 | 62.13% | 13.98% | 7.43% | 14.06% |
| 2019 | 61.77% | 13.76% | 7.90% | 14.12% |
| 2020 | 59.13% | 13.51% | 7.83% | 15.02% |
| 2021 | 57.37% | 14.23% | 8.23% | 15.23% |
Hair specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white hair specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino hair specialists have the lowest average salary at $39,029.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,595 |
| White | $42,882 |
| Black or African American | $39,970 |
| Asian | $40,785 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,029 |
Average hair specialist age
See how the average age of hair specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hair specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of hair specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the hair specialist population.
Hair specialist age breakdown
| Hair Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Hair specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for hair specialists is high school diploma, with 28% of hair specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Hair specialists by degree level
| Hair specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Hair specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hair specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,673 annually. With a Associate degree, hair specialists earn a median annual income of $41,462 compared to $38,674 for hair specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,674 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,673 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,462 |
Hair specialist employment statistics
Most hair specialists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where hair specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hair specialists work.
Hair specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Hair specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the hair specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hair specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hair specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 3% |
Hair specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for hair specialists are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Hair specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Hair specialist turnover and employment statistics
Hair specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hair specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hair specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hair specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average hair specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 313 hair specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Hair specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Hair specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hair specialists 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 |
| Barber Shop Manager | 8.10% | 13,506 |
| Facial Operator | 8.70% | 26,365 |
| Hair Specialist | 11.87% | - |
| Special Effects Artist | 12.20% | 14,117 |
Similar hair specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurist | 5.12% | 1,746 |
| Barber Shop Manager | 8.10% | 13,506 |
| Facial Operator | 8.70% | 26,365 |
| Special Effects Artist | 12.20% | 14,117 |
Foreign languages spoken by hair specialists
The most common foreign language among hair specialists is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 13.3% and French is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- Portuguese, 13.3%
- French, 13.3%
- Akan, 6.7%
- Hmong, 6.7%
- Other, 6.7%
Hair specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| Portuguese | 13.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Akan | 6.7% |
| Hmong | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.7% |