Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $34,100 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.39
10th percentile $18,360
90th percentile $36,830
Employed locally 1,040
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,360
    25th
    $26,330
    50th (median)
    $34,100
    75th
    $35,970
    90th
    $36,830

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 41% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $60,770
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,140
    Bellingham, WA $60,130
    Washington $58,920
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,800
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,450

    Nearby metros — Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rapid City, SD $48,590
    Cedar Rapids, IA $48,460
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $47,800
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $36,970
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $36,300
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $36,230

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$29,620
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    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,290
    Animal Caretakers$30,730
    Recreation Workers$29,910
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Boise City, ID is $16.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.69 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries?

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Boise City, ID is 3.3% below the national median of $35,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Boise City?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $18,360 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,330.