Hair Assistant Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hair Assistant in the United States is $32,825 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,916
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,211 to $36,537
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,830
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Hair Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $36,537 $3,045 $703 $18
Average $32,825 $2,735 $631 $16
25th Percentile $30,211 $2,518 $581 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Hair Assistant Salaries

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

How Do Hair 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 Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $36,344.
  • California: $36,206.
  • Massachusetts: $35,723.

Top Paying Cities for Hair 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: $41,402
  • San Francisco: $40,995
  • Oakland: $40,086

What Skills Can Increase a Hair Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 16.67% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • Inventory Control (Mentioned in 33.33% Job Postings): Inventory control or stock control can be broadly defined as "the activity of checking a shop’s stock." However, a more focused definition takes into account the more science-based, methodical practice of not only verifying a business' inventory but also focusing on the many related facets of inventory management (such as forecasting future demand) "within an organisation to meet the demand placed upon that business economically." Other facets of inventory control include supply chain management, production control, financial flexibility, and customer satisfaction. At the root of inventory control, however, is the inventory control problem, which involves determining when to order, how much to order, and the logistics (where) of those decisions. An extension of inventory control is the inventory control system. This may come in the form of a technological system and its programmed software used for managing various aspects of inventory problems , or it may refer to a methodology (which may include the use of technological barriers) for handling loss prevention in a business.
  • SOP (Mentioned in 33.33% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
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Attention to Detail 16.67%
Inventory Control 33.33%
SOP 33.33%

Hair Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hair 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.

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Last Updated on January 01, 2026
$30,211
Average $32,825/year
$36,537
$2,518
Average $2,735/month
$3,045
$581
Average $631/week
$703
$15
Average $16/hour
$18
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $36,537 $3,045 $703 $18
Average $32,825 $2,735 $631 $16
25th Percentile $30,211 $2,518 $581 $15

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