The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA is $39,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,510.
Pay spans roughly $35,100 at the 10th percentile to $67,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.13 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA.
| Median (annual) | $39,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,510 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.13 |
| 10th percentile | $35,100 |
| 90th percentile | $67,670 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.