Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $36,850 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $34,330
90th percentile $56,280
Employed locally 160
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,330
    25th
    $36,130
    50th (median)
    $36,850
    75th
    $47,960
    90th
    $56,280

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 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
    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
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54,480
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,970
    Recreation Workers$37,130
    Childcare Workers$36,060
    Animal Caretakers$36,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Santa Maria, CA is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Santa Maria, CA is 4.5% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $34,330 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,130.