SOC 39-5012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Yuba City
Yuba City, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $37,180, median pay for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Yuba City, CA tracks the national median of $35,790 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $37,180, median pay for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Yuba City, CA tracks the national median of $35,790 closely. Pay ranges from under $35,360 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,450 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,680 to $47,170.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.61 — 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 227 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 212th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | −1.2% |
| 25th | $35,680 | −0.3% |
| Median (50th) | $37,180 | +3.9% |
| 75th | $47,170 | +31.8% |
| 90th | $61,450 | +71.7% |
| Mean | $44,930 | +25.5% |
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 | Salinas | $37,970 | 170 | |
| 8 | Chico | $37,880 | 60 | |
| 9 | Stockton | $37,690 | 380 | |
| 10 | Oxnard | $37,440 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yuba City run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $37,180 buys what $33,586 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,586US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,180 a year, 3.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,360 to $61,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 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 Yuba City, CA?
The median annual wage is $37,180, or $17.88 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 Yuba City, CA is 3.9% 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 Yuba City, CA earns more than $61,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,360 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 60 jobs in this occupation in Yuba City, 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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