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Hair Stylist salary
Average hair stylist salary
$38,221
How much does a hair stylist make?
The average hair stylist salary in the United States is $38,221. Hair stylist salaries typically range between $27,000 and $53,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for hair stylists is $18.38 per hour.
Hair stylist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Hair stylists earn the highest average salary in Washington.
Where can a Hair Stylist earn more?
Hair Stylist salary estimates from across the web
Average hair stylist salary by state
The average hair stylist salary in Washington, Montana, and North Dakota are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average hair stylist salary states are Kentucky, Delaware, and Oklahoma.
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Highest paying states for hair stylists
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $46,744 | $22.47 |
| 2 | Washington | $53,087 | $25.52 |
| 3 | Colorado | $46,877 | $22.54 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $40,483 | $19.46 |
| 5 | Michigan | $39,343 | $18.91 |
| 6 | Montana | $48,748 | $23.44 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $48,420 | $23.28 |
| 8 | Illinois | $43,620 | $20.97 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $42,948 | $20.65 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $45,886 | $22.06 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $41,822 | $20.11 |
| 12 | Iowa | $40,158 | $19.31 |
| 13 | Vermont | $44,497 | $21.39 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $40,934 | $19.68 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $43,721 | $21.02 |
| 16 | California | $45,908 | $22.07 |
| 17 | Missouri | $38,783 | $18.65 |
| 18 | Indiana | $36,576 | $17.58 |
| 19 | Arizona | $37,536 | $18.05 |
| 20 | Utah | $38,249 | $18.39 |
| 21 | New York | $42,729 | $20.54 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $38,688 | $18.60 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $38,120 | $18.33 |
| 24 | Ohio | $34,861 | $16.76 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $40,493 | $19.47 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $34,732 | $16.70 |
| 27 | Florida | $36,845 | $17.71 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $38,407 | $18.46 |
| 29 | Idaho | $38,388 | $18.46 |
| 30 | Oregon | $40,203 | $19.33 |
| 31 | Alaska | $42,382 | $20.38 |
| 32 | Alabama | $35,118 | $16.88 |
| 33 | Maryland | $41,966 | $20.18 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $34,178 | $16.43 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $35,099 | $16.87 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $36,959 | $17.77 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $34,868 | $16.76 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $40,228 | $19.34 |
| 39 | Virginia | $38,007 | $18.27 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $33,931 | $16.31 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $31,943 | $15.36 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $31,498 | $15.14 |
| 43 | Nevada | $32,504 | $15.63 |
| 44 | Kansas | $32,824 | $15.78 |
| 45 | Maine | $34,910 | $16.78 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $32,735 | $15.74 |
| 47 | Texas | $32,725 | $15.73 |
| 48 | Delaware | $31,822 | $15.30 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $28,709 | $13.80 |
| 50 | Georgia | $30,424 | $14.63 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $25,325 | $12.18 |
Highest paying cities for hair stylists
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottsdale, AZ | $37,596 | $18.07 |
Hair Stylists are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Hair Stylist salary details
A hair stylist's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $53,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a hair stylist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| Average | $38,221 | $3,185 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying hair stylist jobs
The highest paying types of hair stylists are cosmetician, stylist, and hair designer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Care Worker | $31,284 | $2,607 | $15.04 | 136,963 |
| Beautician | $36,831 | $3,069 | $17.71 | 42,691 |
| Nail Technician | $30,503 | $2,542 | $14.66 | 9,115 |
| Direct Support Professional | $32,077 | $2,673 | $15.42 | 142,034 |
| Cosmetologist | $37,122 | $3,094 | $17.85 | 45,889 |
| Licensed Cosmetologist | $36,637 | $3,053 | $17.61 | 52,740 |
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Hair Stylist salary by industry
The average hair stylist salary varies across industries:
- The average hair stylist salary in the health care industry is $39,653, the highest of any industry.
- The average hair stylist salary in the finance industry is $37,750.
- Hair stylists in the retail industry earn an average salary of $32,675, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for hair stylists
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care | $39,653 | $19.06 |
| 2 | Media | $37,750 | $18.15 |
| 3 | Professional | $36,594 | $17.59 |
| 4 | Hospitality | $36,198 | $17.40 |
| 5 | Retail | $32,675 | $15.71 |
High Paying Hair Stylist Jobs
Hair Stylist salary trends
The average hair stylist salary has risen by $6,715 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average hair stylist earned $31,506 annually, but today, they earn $38,221 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for hair stylists over the last decade.
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Average hair stylist salary over time
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Hair Stylist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,200 | $18.38 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $36,400 | $17.51 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | $34,500 | $16.60 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | $34,700 | $16.68 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $33,900 | $16.28 | +2.5% |
Recently added hair stylist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair Cuttery | Salon Hair Stylist (Licensed Hair Stylist) | Jacksonville, FL | 12/17/2024 | $62,610 |
| Hair Cuttery | Salon Hair Stylist (Licensed Hair Stylist) | Washington, DC | 12/17/2024 | $62,610 |
| Ulta | Hair Stylist | Nome, TX | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Sport Clips, Inc. | Hair Stylist | Indianapolis, IN | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Dev | Hair Stylist-Madison Edgewood Shops | Indianapolis, IN | 12/16/2024 | $52,175 |
| Dev | Hair Stylist-Westgate Food Lion | Anderson, SC | 12/16/2024 | $37,566 |
| Sharkeyscutsforkids | Hair Stylist | Midland, TX | 12/16/2024 | $62,610 |
| Philadelphia International Airport | Spa Hair Stylist | Philadelphia, PA | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| Smart Style | Hair Stylist | Knoxville, TN | 12/16/2024 | $83,480 |
| Sspatoday | Hair Stylist | Bowne, MI | 12/16/2024 | $73,045 |
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