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Hairstylist Salary in Washington (2026)
$28.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,996/year ($4,166/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,930 Hairstylist jobs in Washington (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Hairstylist salary of $59,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $49,996 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,961 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,553 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,996 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,166 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Washington?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Washington is $59,510 per year ($28.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,280 and $73,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $59,510, a single filer in Washington takes home about $49,996 per year ($4,166 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 6,930 Hairstylist jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.