Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $50,670 +43.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.36
10th percentile $33,900
90th percentile $78,510
Employed locally 310
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,900
    25th
    $37,940
    50th (median)
    $50,670
    75th
    $62,380
    90th
    $78,510

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 54% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 46% 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 $47,620
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $45,770
    Childcare Workers $36,760
    Animal Caretakers $36,340
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,430
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $34,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Olympia, WA is $24.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Olympia, WA is 43.7% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $33,900 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,940.