The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in California is $39,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,540.
Pay spans roughly $34,690 at the 10th percentile to $75,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.93 per hour. An estimated 21,510 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in California.
| Median (annual) | $39,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.93 |
| 10th percentile | $34,690 |
| 90th percentile | $75,100 |
| Employment | 21,510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.