The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $36,850 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,620.
Pay spans roughly $34,330 at the 10th percentile to $56,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.72 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $36,850 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,620 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.72 |
| 10th percentile | $34,330 |
| 90th percentile | $56,280 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.