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 |