SOC 39-5012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Napa
Napa, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Napa, CA the median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists is $39,610 a year, which is 10.7% higher than the national figure of $35,790.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Napa, CA the median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists is $39,610 a year, which is 10.7% higher than the national figure of $35,790. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,880 and $53,210. The lowest tenth earn under $37,440, while the highest tenth earn more than $64,950.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.29 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Los Angeles records the highest median at $43,500. Of the 267 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 249th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | +4.6% |
| 25th | $37,880 | +5.8% |
| Median (50th) | $39,610 | +10.7% |
| 75th | $53,210 | +48.7% |
| 90th | $64,950 | +81.5% |
| Mean | $46,900 | +31.0% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $43,500 | 10,910 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $43,410 | 2,030 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $42,400 | 3,370 | |
| 4 | Vallejo | $38,640 | 170 | |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $38,280 | 370 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $37,970 | 170 | |
| 7 | Chico | $37,880 | 60 | |
| 8 | Stockton | $37,690 | 380 | |
| 9 | Oxnard | $37,440 | 500 | |
| 10 | Santa Cruz | $37,380 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Napa run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $39,610 buys what $35,781 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,781US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,610 a year, 10.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,440 to $64,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Los Angeles, at $43,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Napa, CA?
The median annual wage is $39,610, or $19.04 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 Napa, CA is 10.7% 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 Napa, CA earns more than $64,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,440 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 Los Angeles, at $43,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Napa, CA. 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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