SOC 39-5012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Arizona
Arizona · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Arizona is $36,810 per year, close to the national median of $35,790 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Arizona is $36,810 per year, close to the national median of $35,790 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $34,250 and $45,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,050 and the ninetieth at $57,790.
Employment stands at 7,840, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Arizona ranks number 15th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Tucson records the highest median at $38,590. Of the 712 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 667th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,050 | −13.2% |
| 25th | $34,250 | −4.3% |
| Median (50th) | $36,810 | +2.8% |
| 75th | $45,520 | +27.2% |
| 90th | $57,790 | +61.5% |
| Mean | $43,000 | +20.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tucson | $38,590 | 890 | |
| 2 | Flagstaff | $37,390 | 90 | |
| 3 | Phoenix | $36,810 | 6,440 | |
| 4 | Yuma | $34,970 | 110 | |
| 5 | Prescott Valley | $34,710 | 120 | |
| 6 | Lake Havasu City | $33,810 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $36,810 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$36,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,554US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,810 a year, 2.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,050 to $57,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,840 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tucson, at $38,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $36,810, or $17.70 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,790, so pay in Arizona is 2.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $57,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,050 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tucson, at $38,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,840 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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