Hair Salon Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Hair Salon Assistant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hair Salon Assistant in the United States is $36,270 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Hair Salon Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,875
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,857 to $40,774
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,749
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Hair Salon Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,774 $3,398 $784 $20
Average $36,270 $3,022 $697 $17
25th Percentile $32,857 $2,738 $632 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Hair Salon Assistant Salaries

A Hair Salon Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Hair Salon Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hair Salon Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $36,744
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,136
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,297
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $38,529
  • Expert (over 8 years): $38,684
Levels Salary
Entry Level Hair Salon Assistant$36,744
Intermediate Level Hair Salon Assistant$37,136
Senior Level Hair Salon Assistant$38,297
Specialist Level Hair Salon Assistant$38,529
Expert Level Hair Salon Assistant$38,684
$36,744 0 yr
$37,136 < 2 yrs
$38,297 2-4 yrs
$38,529 5-8 yrs
$38,684 > 8 yrs
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How Do Hair Salon Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Hair Salon Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $40,158.
  • California: $40,006.
  • Massachusetts: $39,473.

Top Paying Cities for Hair Salon Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $45,747
  • San Francisco: $45,297
  • Oakland: $44,293

What Skills Can Increase a Hair Salon Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 22.06% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Customer Contact (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Customer Contact is the process of handling a query of the customer before, during, and after the purchase of any product or service.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 0.98% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 22.06%
Customer Contact 1.56%
Data Entry 0.98%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Hair Salon Assistant's salary.
  • Support Services: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Customer Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Support Services
$48,239
33%
Customer Relations
$40,985
13%
Verbal Communication
$39,534
9%
Commitment
$39,171
8%
Initiative
$38,446
6%
Organizational Skills
$38,446
6%
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How Education impacts a Hair Salon Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Hair Salon Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Hair Salon Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $34,214 and $37,564).

Hair Salon Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Hair Salon Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.8%
High School 30.2%
Associates 20.8%
Bachelors 37.7%
Masters 7.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Hair Salon Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hair Salon Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Hair Salon Assistant

Salaries for a Hair Salon Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $34,742 in 2023 to around $33,722 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Hair Salon Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Hair Salon Assistant Over Time

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2023
$34,742
2024
$34,156
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2023 $34,742
2024 $34,156
2025 $33,722
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