The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $37,270 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,520.
Pay spans roughly $34,840 at the 10th percentile to $65,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.92 per hour. An estimated 2,370 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $37,270 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.92 |
| 10th percentile | $34,840 |
| 90th percentile | $65,280 |
| Employment | 2,370 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.