The salary statistics and trend of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the industry of health and personal care stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $16,940 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,440 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $21,240 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $26,030 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $39,450 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the industry of health and personal care stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $39,450. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $21,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $16,940.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the industry of Health and Personal Care Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $21,240 | 3.63% | -23.96% |
| 2016 | $20,470 | 4.05% | - |
| 2015 | $19,640 | -3.31% | - |
| 2014 | $20,290 | -17.84% | - |
| 2013 | $23,910 | -10.12% | - |
| 2012 | $26,330 | - | - |
The average salaries of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in 14 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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