Associate Stylist Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Stylist make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Stylist in the United States is $76,754 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, an Associate Stylist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,342
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,539 to $84,390
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,060
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Associate Stylist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $84,390 $7,033 $1,623 $41
Average $76,754 $6,396 $1,476 $37
25th Percentile $68,539 $5,712 $1,318 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Stylist Salaries

An Associate Stylist'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Stylist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Stylist'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): $61,744
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,192
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,881
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,140
  • Expert (over 8 years): $129,331
Levels Salary
Fashion D... Level Associate Stylist$61,744
Associate... Level Associate Stylist$76,192
Fashion D... Level Associate Stylist$97,881
Fashion D... Level Associate Stylist$126,140
Manager o... Level Associate Stylist$129,331
$61,744 0 yr
$76,192 < 2 yrs
$97,881 2-4 yrs
$126,140 5-8 yrs
$129,331 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Stylist 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 Associate Stylists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $84,982.
  • California: $84,659.
  • Massachusetts: $83,531.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Stylists

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: $96,810
  • San Francisco: $95,858
  • Oakland: $93,732

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Stylist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Products and Services (Mentioned in 6.91% Job Postings): Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
  • Photoshop (Mentioned in 1.9% Job Postings): Photoshop is an image creation, graphic design and photo editing software developed by Adobe. It is used to demonstrate knowledge of image resolution, image size, and image file format for web, video, and print.
  • Interior Design (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. An interior designer is someone who plans, researches, coordinates, and manages such projects. Interior design is a multifaceted profession that includes conceptual development, space planning, site inspections, programming, research, communicating with the stakeholders of a project, construction management, and execution of the design.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Products and Services 6.91%
Photoshop 1.9%
Interior Design 1.38%
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 an Associate Stylist's salary.
  • Cold Calling: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Product Development: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Illustrator: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cold Calling
$95,175
24%
Product Development
$94,407
23%
Illustrator
$92,872
21%
Photoshop
$92,105
20%
Adobe
$92,105
20%
Conceptual Design
$91,337
19%
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Associate Stylist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Stylist'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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Stylist

Salaries for an Associate Stylist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,157 in 2023 to around $72,984 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Stylist salary trends, .

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