Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $41,600 +18% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $36,520
90th percentile $55,340
Employed locally 2,020
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,520
    25th
    $36,940
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $44,170
    90th
    $55,340

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 26% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 74% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $39,790
    California $39,370

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $40,810
    Recreation Workers $54,990
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $59,360
    Childcare Workers $43,640
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $39,950
    Animal Caretakers $43,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in San Jose, CA is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in San Jose, CA is 18% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $36,520 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,940.