Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in California
Ranked #12 of 50 · CA
9.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $48,290 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $38,660
Employment 27,080
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,360P25 $36,600 Median $38,660P75 $49,030P90 $68,640
About 80% of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologistss in California earn between $35,360 and $68,640. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salary in California is $48,290, about 9.8% above the U.S. average ($43,960). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,500 | $54,290 | 10,910 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $43,410 | $47,010 | 2,030 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $42,400 | $45,950 | 3,370 |
| Napa, CA | $39,610 | $46,900 | 40 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $38,810 | $45,170 | 70 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,640 | $44,750 | 170 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $38,480 | $45,040 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $38,280 | $45,490 | 370 |
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