Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $37,100 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.84
10th percentile $35,560
90th percentile $63,650
Employed locally 90
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,560
    25th
    $35,750
    50th (median)
    $37,100
    75th
    $61,150
    90th
    $63,650

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 40% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 60% 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 $34,640
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $55,880
    Recreation Workers $35,140
    Animal Caretakers $37,150
    Childcare Workers $36,870
    Tour and Travel Guides $50,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $17.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 5.2% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $35,560 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,750.