How much does a hairdresser make in California?
$38,660a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in California. That is $18.59 an hour or $3,222 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.59
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 27,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $38,660Highest 10%: $68,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| Median | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| 75th | $49,030 | $23.57 | |
| 90th | $68,640 | $33.00 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,410 |
| San Francisco, CA | $42,400 |
| Napa, CA | $39,610 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,640 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $38,280 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,970 |
| Chico, CA | $37,880 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,690 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,440 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $37,380 |
| Hanford, CA | $37,350 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,290 |
| Yuba City, CA | $37,180 |
| Modesto, CA | $36,960 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $36,780 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $36,760 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,570 |
| Riverside, CA | $36,410 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,880 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,330 |
| Redding, CA | $34,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 6. Connecticut | $44,620 |
| 7. Maine | $44,000 |
| 8. Minnesota | $39,170 |
| 9. California | $38,660 |
| 10. North Carolina | $38,410 |
| 11. Montana | $38,000 |
| 12. New Mexico | $37,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.59 ($38,660 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $38,660 against $35,790 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for hairdresser pay?
California ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays hairdressers the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $43,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.