Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Hawaii
In Hawaii, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $16.85 an hour ($35,040 a year). About 930 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($35,790). Hawaii ranks 25th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Hawaii
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.00 | $29,120 |
| 25% of workers | $14.26 | $29,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.85 | $35,040 |
| 75% of workers | $27.09 | $56,360 |
| 90% of workers | $35.49 | $73,820 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Hawaii metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku | $60,710 | 80 |
| Urban Honolulu | $31,020 | 740 |
Hawaii unemployment rate: 2.7% (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)
Related jobs in Hawaii
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $37,790 |
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