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Stylist salary
Average stylist salary
$37,985
How much does a stylist make?
The average stylist salary in the United States is $37,985. Stylist salaries typically range between $27,000 and $53,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for stylists is $18.26 per hour.
Stylist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Stylists earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Where can a Stylist earn more?
Stylist salary estimates from across the web
Average stylist salary by state
The highest-paying states for stylists are Washington, Montana, and North Dakota. The lowest average stylist salary states are Kentucky, Delaware, and Oklahoma.
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Highest paying states for stylists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $46,340 | $22.28 |
| 2 | Washington | $52,126 | $25.06 |
| 3 | Colorado | $46,088 | $22.16 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $41,094 | $19.76 |
| 5 | Montana | $47,785 | $22.97 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $39,687 | $19.08 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $47,575 | $22.87 |
| 8 | Illinois | $42,990 | $20.67 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $44,898 | $21.59 |
| 10 | Vermont | $44,452 | $21.37 |
| 11 | Michigan | $38,680 | $18.60 |
| 12 | California | $45,463 | $21.86 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $43,870 | $21.09 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $42,131 | $20.26 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $40,324 | $19.39 |
| 16 | Iowa | $39,577 | $19.03 |
| 17 | Missouri | $38,350 | $18.44 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $38,718 | $18.61 |
| 19 | Arizona | $37,206 | $17.89 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $38,216 | $18.37 |
| 21 | Utah | $37,585 | $18.07 |
| 22 | New York | $42,434 | $20.40 |
| 23 | Indiana | $36,186 | $17.40 |
| 24 | Idaho | $37,612 | $18.08 |
| 25 | Florida | $36,699 | $17.64 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $40,265 | $19.36 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $34,419 | $16.55 |
| 28 | Alaska | $42,050 | $20.22 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $37,922 | $18.23 |
| 30 | Oregon | $39,469 | $18.98 |
| 31 | Ohio | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $35,263 | $16.95 |
| 33 | Maryland | $41,762 | $20.08 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $36,066 | $17.34 |
| 35 | Alabama | $34,841 | $16.75 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $33,960 | $16.33 |
| 37 | Virginia | $37,793 | $18.17 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $40,004 | $19.23 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $34,482 | $16.58 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $33,819 | $16.26 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $31,080 | $14.94 |
| 42 | Maine | $35,175 | $16.91 |
| 43 | Nevada | $32,045 | $15.41 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $32,398 | $15.58 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $31,669 | $15.23 |
| 46 | Delaware | $31,653 | $15.22 |
| 47 | Texas | $32,335 | $15.55 |
| 48 | Kansas | $32,417 | $15.59 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $28,399 | $13.65 |
| 50 | Georgia | $30,250 | $14.54 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $24,985 | $12.01 |
Highest paying cities for stylists
The highest-paying cities for stylists are Denver, CO, Glendale, CA, and Minneapolis, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver, CO | $46,195 | $22.21 |
| 2 | Glendale, CA | $45,224 | $21.74 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $44,884 | $21.58 |
| 4 | Aurora, IL | $43,034 | $20.69 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $42,396 | $20.38 |
| 6 | Omaha, NE | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| 7 | Madison, WI | $39,628 | $19.05 |
| 8 | Kansas City, MO | $38,510 | $18.51 |
| 9 | Charlotte, NC | $37,985 | $18.26 |
| 10 | Richmond, VA | $37,865 | $18.20 |
| 11 | Salt Lake City, UT | $37,676 | $18.11 |
| 12 | Scottsdale, AZ | $37,245 | $17.91 |
| 13 | Jacksonville, FL | $37,150 | $17.86 |
| 14 | Indianapolis, IN | $36,044 | $17.33 |
| 15 | Madison, AL | $35,092 | $16.87 |
| 16 | Madison, MS | $34,479 | $16.58 |
| 17 | Pittsburgh, PA | $34,466 | $16.57 |
| 18 | Knoxville, TN | $34,366 | $16.52 |
| 19 | Columbus, OH | $34,358 | $16.52 |
| 20 | Greenville, SC | $34,083 | $16.39 |
Stylists are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Stylist salary details
A stylist's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $53,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a 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 | $37,985 | $3,165 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying stylist jobs
The highest paying types of stylists are cosmetician, makeup artist, and hair stylist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician | $30,503 | $2,542 | $14.66 | 9,115 |
| Hair Dresser | $36,852 | $3,071 | $17.72 | 42,777 |
| Beautician | $36,831 | $3,069 | $17.71 | 42,691 |
| Licensed Cosmetologist | $36,637 | $3,053 | $17.61 | 52,740 |
| Makeup Artist | $41,026 | $3,419 | $19.72 | 4,620 |
| Cosmetologist | $37,122 | $3,094 | $17.85 | 45,889 |
Top companies hiring stylists now:
Which companies pay stylists the most?
Stylist salaries at Columbia International University and Catholic Health Care System are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average stylist salary at companies like REVOLVE and Living Spaces Furniture are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia International University | $60,277 | $28.98 |
| 2 | Catholic Health Care System | $51,678 | $24.85 |
| 3 | REVOLVE | $51,615 | $24.81 |
| 4 | Living Spaces Furniture | $48,341 | $23.24 |
| 5 | David Yurman | $47,832 | $23.00 |
| 6 | SSM Health | $47,126 | $22.66 |
| 7 | Umpqua Indian Development Corporation | $43,084 | $20.71 |
| 8 | Wedding Shoppe | $41,428 | $19.92 |
| 9 | Windsor Fashions | $41,299 | $19.86 |
| 10 | Heritage Operations Group | $41,218 | $19.82 |
| 11 | Quad | $39,957 | $19.21 |
| 12 | Stiles | $39,540 | $19.01 |
| 13 | Columbia Sportswear | $39,473 | $18.98 |
| 14 | The Lash Lounge | $39,464 | $18.97 |
| 15 | Luxe | $39,098 | $18.80 |
| 16 | Pigtails & Crewcuts | $38,451 | $18.49 |
| 17 | Qurate Retail | $38,229 | $18.38 |
| 18 | Horizon House | $38,207 | $18.37 |
| 19 | BUCK | $38,158 | $18.35 |
| 20 | Mattel | $37,842 | $18.19 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Stylist salary trends
The average stylist salary has risen by $6,673 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average stylist earned $31,312 annually, but today, they earn $37,985 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for stylists over the last decade.
Compare stylist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average stylist salary over time
Compare stylist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Stylist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,000 | $18.26 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $36,200 | $17.40 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | $34,300 | $16.49 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | $34,500 | $16.57 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $33,700 | $16.18 | +2.5% |
Recently added stylist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z Salon & Spa | Licensed Stylist/Colorist | Louisville, KY | 06/30/2025 | $31,305 |
| Urban Outfitters | Anthropologie Weddings Stylist | Westport, CT | 06/29/2025 | $35,479 |
| Urban Outfitters | FP Movement Stylist | Chicago, IL | 06/29/2025 | $33,809 |
| Williams Sonoma | Design Studio Spc/Home Stylist, Chestnut Hill-Pottery Barn | Rowe, MA | 06/29/2025 | $35,479 |
| Williams Sonoma | Design Studio Spc/Home Stylist, Flex, Skokie-Pottery Barn | Skokie, IL | 06/29/2025 | $33,392 |
| Saks & Company | Luxury Sales Stylist-Childrens/Intimate-Saks Fifth Avenue | Boca Raton, FL | 06/29/2025 | $25,044 |
| Buck | Stylist (Somerset Collective) | Detroit, MI | 06/29/2025 | $33,392 |
| Buck | Stylist (Prudential Center) | Boston, MA | 06/29/2025 | $35,479 |
| Buck | Stylist (Soho Men's) | New York, NY | 06/29/2025 | $37,566 |
| Buck | Stylist (12 South Women's) | Nashville, TN | 06/29/2025 | $29,218 |
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