Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $38,330 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $35,280
90th percentile $69,870
Employed locally 180
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,280
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $38,330
    75th
    $52,820
    90th
    $69,870

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 41% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 59% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $37,690
    Childcare Workers $37,540
    Recreation Workers $36,370
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,630
    Animal Caretakers $37,920
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Salinas, CA is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Salinas, CA is 8.7% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $35,280 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.