The salary statistics and trend of barbers, hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare barbers, hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,140 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,840 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $66,010 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $88,140 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $97,790 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for barbers, hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) barbers, hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists is $97,790. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $66,010. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent barbers, hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists is $24,140.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of barbers, hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists in the industry of Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $66,010 | 33.04% | 5.70% |
| 2016 | $44,200 | -57.65% | - |
| 2015 | $69,680 | 24.93% | - |
| 2014 | $52,310 | -25.22% | - |
| 2013 | $65,500 | 4.96% | - |
| 2012 | $62,250 | - | - |
The average salaries of barbers, hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists in six industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of barbers, hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | |
| Performing Arts Companies | |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | |
| Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |