The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Merced, CA is $35,910 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,180.
Pay spans roughly $33,280 at the 10th percentile to $59,360 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.27 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Merced, CA.
| Median (annual) | $35,910 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.27 |
| 10th percentile | $33,280 |
| 90th percentile | $59,360 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.