Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $28.61 an hour ($59,510 a year). About 6,930 people work in this job there.
That is 66% higher than the U.S. median ($35,790). Washington ranks 1st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.71 | $36,830 |
| 25% of workers | $22.25 | $46,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.61 | $59,510 |
| 75% of workers | $35.36 | $73,540 |
| 90% of workers | $48.06 | $99,970 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $61,820 | 160 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $61,440 | 570 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $59,810 | 4,510 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $58,150 | 200 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $49,840 | 290 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $49,640 | 250 |
| Yakima | $46,270 | 100 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $38,810 | 70 |
| Longview-Kelso | $36,590 | 40 |
Washington 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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