Wig stylist demographics and statistics in the US
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Wig stylist demographics by:
Wig stylist gender statistics
80.9% of wig stylists are women and 19.1% of wig stylists are men.
- Female, 80.9%
- Male, 19.1%
Wig stylist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.9% |
| Male | 19.1% |
Wig stylist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,954
Female income
$35,901
Wig stylist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wig stylist positions over time. Currently, 80.9% of wig stylists are female.
Wig stylist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.18% | 81.82% |
| 2011 | 19.72% | 80.28% |
| 2012 | 19.37% | 80.63% |
| 2013 | 20.05% | 79.95% |
| 2014 | 19.74% | 80.26% |
| 2015 | 19.78% | 80.22% |
| 2016 | 20.93% | 79.07% |
| 2017 | 19.63% | 80.37% |
| 2018 | 21.67% | 78.33% |
| 2019 | 22.65% | 77.35% |
| 2020 | 20.29% | 79.71% |
| 2021 | 19.15% | 80.85% |
Wig stylist related jobs gender ratio
We compared wig stylists 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% |
| Wig Stylist | 19% | 81% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Wig stylist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wig stylists is White, which makes up 65.8% of all wig stylists. Comparatively, 14.0% of wig stylists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of wig stylists are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Wig stylist race
| Wig stylist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Wig stylist race and ethnicity over time
See how wig stylist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wig stylist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.23% | 9.37% | 4.99% | 11.46% |
| 2011 | 71.94% | 9.52% | 4.76% | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 70.90% | 9.82% | 4.84% | 12.61% |
| 2013 | 71.20% | 9.76% | 4.89% | 12.40% |
| 2014 | 71.13% | 9.61% | 4.62% | 12.38% |
| 2015 | 71.00% | 8.85% | 5.23% | 12.85% |
| 2016 | 69.87% | 8.96% | 5.58% | 13.30% |
| 2017 | 69.33% | 8.54% | 6.49% | 13.24% |
| 2018 | 70.55% | 8.62% | 5.79% | 12.87% |
| 2019 | 70.18% | 8.41% | 6.26% | 12.94% |
| 2020 | 67.55% | 8.15% | 6.19% | 13.83% |
| 2021 | 65.79% | 8.88% | 6.59% | 14.04% |
Wig stylist wage gap by race
According to our data, white wig stylists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino wig stylists have the lowest average salary at $38,128.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,729 |
| White | $42,037 |
| Black or African American | $39,081 |
| Asian | $39,907 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,128 |
Average wig stylist age
See how the average age of wig stylists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wig stylist 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 |
Wig stylist age breakdown
The average age of wig stylists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the wig stylist population.
Wig stylist age breakdown
| Wig Stylist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Wig stylist educational attainment
The most common degree for wig stylists is high school diploma, with 38% of wig stylists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Wig stylists by degree level
| Wig stylist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Wig stylist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wig stylists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,858 annually. With a Associate degree, wig stylists earn a median annual income of $40,594 compared to $37,768 for wig stylists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,768 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,858 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,594 |
Wig stylist turnover and employment statistics
Wig stylist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wig stylists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wig stylist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wig stylist 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 wig stylist tenure
The average wig stylist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 wig stylists resumes in Zippia's database.
Wig stylist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Wig stylist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wig stylists 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 Artist | 5.12% | 4,559 |
| Barber | 8.10% | 2,823 |
| Lead Esthetician | 8.70% | 3,239 |
| Wig Stylist | 11.87% | - |
| Shampoo Person | 12.20% | 30,252 |
Similar wig stylist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Artist | 5.12% | 4,559 |
| Barber | 8.10% | 2,823 |
| Lead Esthetician | 8.70% | 3,239 |
| Shampoo Person | 12.20% | 30,252 |
Foreign languages spoken by wig stylists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wig stylist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |