Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in California

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 26 metro areas • California

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in California earn a median salary of $37,791 per year on average across 26 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.2% vs the national median of $35,250. An estimated 21,310 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $35,540 to $43,040 depending on location.

$37,791 Avg median salary in California
$43,040 Highest paying metro
$35,540 Lowest paying metro
21,310 Employed in California

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      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Napa, CA $43,040 $37,590 $50,830 60
      Los Angeles, CA $42,730 $35,940 $60,750 7,360
      San Francisco, CA $42,500 $35,550 $47,080 3,220
      San Jose, CA $41,600 $36,940 $44,170 2,020
      Santa Cruz, CA $39,790 $37,140 $56,920 150
      Vallejo, CA $39,040 $37,300 $48,850 180
      Santa Rosa, CA $38,630 $37,050 $47,760 260
      North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California $38,480 $36,840 $50,330 40
      Salinas, CA $38,330 $37,400 $52,820 180
      Stockton, CA $37,570 $35,000 $44,870 210
      San Diego, CA $37,270 $35,260 $47,410 2,370
      North Coast Region of California $37,160 $35,120 $47,170 70
      San Luis Obispo, CA $37,100 $35,750 $61,150 90
      Santa Maria, CA $36,850 $36,130 $47,960 160
      Modesto, CA $36,810 $34,440 $45,060 280
      Visalia, CA $36,450 $35,220 $43,680 100
      Oxnard, CA $36,360 $34,830 $44,530 350
      Hanford, CA $36,330 $35,610 $43,680 30
      Riverside, CA $36,300 $34,700 $43,210 1,790
      Merced, CA $35,910 $34,800 $44,870 90
      Chico, CA $35,890 $35,160 $43,640 60
      Bakersfield, CA $35,840 $35,230 $43,100 190
      Yuba City, CA $35,750 $34,440 $45,160 50
      Sacramento, CA $35,650 $34,880 $44,560 1,580
      Redding, CA $35,640 $35,100 $44,870 60
      Fresno, CA $35,540 $34,820 $44,050 360

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