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Hairstylist Salary in Maine (2026)
$21.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,388/year ($2,949/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 970 Hairstylist jobs in Maine (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Hairstylist salary of $44,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,388 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $44,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,100 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,366 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,146 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,388 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,949 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Maine?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Maine is $44,000 per year ($21.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,000 and $61,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $44,000, a single filer in Maine takes home about $35,388 per year ($2,949 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 970 Hairstylist jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.