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Hairstylist Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$16.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,024/year ($2,419/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 930 Hairstylist jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Hairstylist salary of $35,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,024 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $35,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,025 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,681 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$1,311 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,024 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,419 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Hawaii?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Hawaii is $35,040 per year ($16.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,650 and $56,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $35,040, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $29,024 per year ($2,419 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 930 Hairstylist jobs in Hawaii in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Hawaii state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Hawaii.