Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in the Industry of Performing Arts Companies

The salary statistics and trend of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the industry of performing arts companies are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$24,570
25th Percentile Wage
$38,810
50th Percentile Wage
$81,330
75th Percentile Wage
$91,950
90th Percentile Wage
$98,650

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the industry of performing arts companies. 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 $98,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $81,330. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $24,570.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in the industry of Performing Arts Companies from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.

YearMedian Salary Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$81,330
24.21% 22.11%
2014
$61,640
-8.70% -
2013
$67,000
5.45% -
2012
$63,350
- -

Table 3. Compare Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

The average salaries of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in six industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
$82,100
Performing Arts Companies
$81,330
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$66,010
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
$25,920
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
$25,810
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
$25,730

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