The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Modesto, CA is $36,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,800.
Pay spans roughly $34,140 at the 10th percentile to $65,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.70 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $36,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.70 |
| 10th percentile | $34,140 |
| 90th percentile | $65,170 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.