Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $47,130 +33.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $76,930
Employed locally 80
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $37,270
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $60,570
    90th
    $76,930

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 69% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 31% 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
    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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,080

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Gambling Dealers $59,250
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,920
    Recreation Workers $37,810
    Childcare Workers $35,960
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,140
    Animal Caretakers $35,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Yakima, WA is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Yakima, WA is 33.7% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,270.