Occupation Salary Profile

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

SOC Code: 39-5012

Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services. Excludes ā€œMakeup Artists, Theatrical and Performanceā€ (39-5091), ā€œManicurists and Pedicuristsā€ (39-5092), and ā€œSkincare Specialistsā€ (39-5094).

National Median (BLS)
$43,600
ā–² +5.19% Nominal +1.87% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
N/A
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Average Base Salary
$46,840
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
140
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $30,010
25th Percentile $36,480
National Median (50th Percentile) $43,600
75th Percentile $52,960
90th Percentile $69,590
P10: $30,010 P50 (Median): $43,600 P90: $69,590