Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in the Industry of Other General Merchandise Stores

The salary statistics and trend of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the industry of other 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.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$16,610
25th Percentile Wage
$18,070
50th Percentile Wage
$21,270
75th Percentile Wage
$29,300
90th Percentile Wage
$43,050

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the industry of other 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 $43,050. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $21,270. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $16,610.

Table 3. Compare Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

The average salaries of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in seven industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. We note that the salary of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the industry of other general merchandise stores ($21,270) is in the middle range among all industries within the sector of retail trade. For salary information of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Food and Beverage Stores
$26,770
Food and Beverage Stores
$26,770
Grocery Stores
$25,410
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
$22,840
Other General Merchandise Stores
$21,270
Department Stores
$19,120
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$19,060

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