The salary statistics and trend of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the industry of general merchandise 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 | $16,930 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,180 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $19,510 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $22,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $32,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the industry of general merchandise 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 $32,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $19,510. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $16,930.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $19,510 | 2.00% | -2.10% |
| 2016 | $19,120 | -22.96% | - |
| 2015 | $23,510 | -6.72% | - |
| 2014 | $25,090 | -5.22% | - |
| 2013 | $26,400 | 24.55% | - |
| 2012 | $19,920 | - | - |
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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