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Hairstylist Salary in Idaho (2026)
$17.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,661/year ($2,472/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,250 Hairstylist jobs in Idaho (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Hairstylist salary of $35,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,661 — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
| Gross (median) | $35,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,078 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,714 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,027 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,661 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,472 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Idaho?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Idaho is $35,480 per year ($17.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,470 and $37,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $35,480, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $29,661 per year ($2,472 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 2,250 Hairstylist jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.