Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $36,320 +3% vs national
Median hourly $17.46
10th percentile $22,300
90th percentile $76,890
Employed locally 1,660
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,300
    25th
    $26,160
    50th (median)
    $36,320
    75th
    $52,000
    90th
    $76,890

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 38% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 62% 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
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $52,250
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $49,860
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $49,470
    South Dakota $49,050
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,780
    Portland-South Portland, ME $48,730

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,820
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49,360
    Recreation Workers$31,530
    Childcare Workers$31,580
    Animal Caretakers$32,860
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Salt Lake City, UT is $17.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.66 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries?

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $22,300 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,160.