SOC 39-5012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Salinas
Salinas, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $37,970, median pay for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Salinas, CA tracks the national median of $35,790 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $37,970, median pay for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Salinas, CA tracks the national median of $35,790 closely. Pay ranges from under $35,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $69,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,010 to $49,190.
Employment stands at 170, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Los Angeles records the highest median at $43,500. Of the 369 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 344th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,580 | −0.6% |
| 25th | $36,010 | +0.6% |
| Median (50th) | $37,970 | +6.1% |
| 75th | $49,190 | +37.4% |
| 90th | $69,070 | +93.0% |
| Mean | $46,560 | +30.1% |
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 | Napa | $39,610 | 40 | |
| 5 | Vallejo | $38,640 | 170 | |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $38,280 | 370 | |
| 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 Salinas run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $37,970 buys what $34,300 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,300US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,970 a year, 6.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,580 to $69,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 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 Salinas, CA?
The median annual wage is $37,970, or $18.25 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 Salinas, CA is 6.1% 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 Salinas, CA earns more than $69,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,580 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 170 jobs in this occupation in Salinas, 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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