Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $44,700 +26.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $29,450
90th percentile $91,780
Employed locally 40
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,450
    25th
    $29,600
    50th (median)
    $44,700
    75th
    $54,300
    90th
    $91,780

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 53% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 47% 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
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,450
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $52,250
    South Dakota $49,050
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,780
    Yakima, WA $47,130
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $43,680

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,400
    Animal Caretakers $36,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $56,620
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,930
    Recreation Workers $46,480
    Gambling Service Workers, All Other $27,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Fairbanks, AK is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Fairbanks, AK is 26.8% above 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $29,450 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,600.