Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $36,450 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.52
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $51,040
Employed locally 100
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $35,220
    50th (median)
    $36,450
    75th
    $43,680
    90th
    $51,040

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 52% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 48% 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

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $35,700
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,590
    Childcare Workers $36,340
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,460
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,930
    Animal Caretakers $35,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Visalia, CA is $17.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Visalia, CA is 3.4% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,220.