Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $36,300 +3% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $33,660
90th percentile $58,730
Employed locally 1,790
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,660
    25th
    $34,700
    50th (median)
    $36,300
    75th
    $43,210
    90th
    $58,730

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 42% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 58% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $47,800
    Napa, CA $43,040
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $42,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,600
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $39,790

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$33,770
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,130
    Childcare Workers$37,020
    Recreation Workers$36,160
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,200
    Gambling Dealers$33,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Riverside, CA is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Riverside, CA is 3% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $33,660 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,700.