How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Washington?

The median wage for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Washington is $59,510 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 6,930 jobs in the state.

Where in Washington do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists earn the most?

Bellingham, WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $61,820 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Washington

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Washington earn a median $59,510 a year, 66% above the U.S. median.

Median in WA: $59,510 a year
U.S. median: $35,790 a year
Employment: 6,930
Location quotient: 0.99; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Washington

10%: $36,830Median: $59,51090%: $99,970

Median (50%): $59,510 · $28.61 an hour
Mean (average): $63,800 · $30.67 an hour (estimate error ±4.9%)
10th percentile: $36,830 · $17.71 an hour
25th percentile: $46,280 · $22.25 an hour
75th percentile: $73,540 · $35.36 an hour
90th percentile: $99,970 · $48.06 an hour
Employment: 6,930 (estimate error ±10.8%)
Jobs per 1,000: 1.95
Location quotient: 0.99 (1.00 = national share)

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay by metro area in Washington

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
Bellingham, WA	$61,820	160
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$61,440	570
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$59,810	4,510
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$59,610	1,500
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$58,150	200
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$55,630	140
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$49,840	290
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$49,640	250
Yakima, WA	$46,270	100
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$38,810	70
Lewiston, ID-WA	$37,820	100
Longview-Kelso, WA	$36,590	40

Frequently asked questions

How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Washington?: The median wage for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Washington is $59,510 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 6,930 jobs in the state.
Where in Washington do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists earn the most?: Bellingham, WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $61,820 a year.

Data sources

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