Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $17.70 an hour ($36,810 a year). About 7,840 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($35,790). Arizona ranks 15th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.93 | $31,050 |
| 25% of workers | $16.47 | $34,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.70 | $36,810 |
| 75% of workers | $21.88 | $45,520 |
| 90% of workers | $27.79 | $57,790 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $38,590 | 890 |
| Flagstaff | $37,390 | 90 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $36,810 | 6,440 |
| Yuma | $34,970 | 110 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $34,710 | 120 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $33,810 | 70 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,400 openings a year (BLS)
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