Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $47,420 +34.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $76,010
Employed locally 270
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $38,500
    50th (median)
    $47,420
    75th
    $62,310
    90th
    $76,010

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 55% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 45% 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
    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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,080

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,280
    Childcare Workers $36,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,860
    Recreation Workers $38,380
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $46,180
    Animal Caretakers $37,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Kennewick, WA is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Kennewick, WA is 34.5% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,500.