Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Pay in California

Median: $39,639 a year, $19.06 an hour.

About 27,080 people work in this job in California.

Source: EDD LMID OEWS, 2026 1st quarter, California statewide (data.ca.gov resource modified 2026-10-01)

Outlook

Projected change from 2024 to 2034: +7.3%, with about 68,190 total openings expected.

Source: EDD LMID long-term projections 2024 to 2034, California

Typical credential

Typical education to start: Postsecondary non-degree award. On-the-job training: None. Work experience: None.

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Schools with a matching program

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• San Leandro Adult and Career Education Center (Bay Area): Barber & Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program
• Solano Community College (Bay Area): Hairstyling I - Cosmetology (COSM 501C); Hairstyling II - Cosmetology (COSM 502C)
• Simi Institute for Careers and Education (Central Coast): Cosmetologist
• Hesperia Adult (Inland Empire): Cosmetology
• ABC Adult (Los Angeles): Cosmetology; Cosmetology (Career Path Technical Diploma)
• Abram Friedman Occupational (Los Angeles): Cosmetology 1-3
• Adult and Career Education (Los Angeles): Cosmetology
• Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education (Los Angeles): Cosmetology
• Hacienda La Puente Adult Education (Los Angeles): Cosmetology
• Paramount Adult (Los Angeles): Cosmetology
• Willow Adult (Los Angeles): Cosmetology