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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Alaska
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make in Alaska?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$32,150
Median Annual Salary
▼
-28.1% vs 2024
$41,750
Mean Salary
$32,150
Median Salary
$15.46
Hourly Rate
330 people work as Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alaska
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary by percentile in Alaska
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alaska earn a median salary of $32,150 per year ($2,679/month).
This is 11.4% below the national average of $36,270.
Alaska ranks #37 out of 50 states for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay.
Approximately 330 people work in this occupation across Alaska.
Salaries decreased by 28.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.75
Service Orientation
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.38
Active Learning
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.43
Sales and Marketing
3.67
Administration and Management
3.01
Education and Training
2.97
English Language
2.87
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(79.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alaska
Salaries for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alaska range from $30,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $55,850 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $31,990 and $54,850.
Median $32,150
P10: $30,900P25: $31,990P75: $54,850P90: $55,850
10th
$30,900
25th
$31,990
Median
$32,150
75th
$54,850
90th
$55,850
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,900
$14.86
$2,575
25th Percentile
$31,990
$15.38
$2,665
Median (50th)
$32,150
$15.46
$2,679
75th Percentile
$54,850
$26.37
$4,570
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$55,850
$26.85
$4,654
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,750 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#37
Alaska ranks #37 of 50 states
$36,270
National avg. for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make in Alaska?
The median annual salary for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alaska is $32,150 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,750.
What is the salary range for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alaska?
Salaries for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alaska range from $30,900 at the 10th percentile to $55,850 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $31,990 and $54,850.
What is the starting salary for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alaska?
Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists positions in Alaska typically start around $30,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $31,990 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alaska?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 330 people are employed as Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alaska.
What is the hourly rate for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alaska?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Alaska is approximately $15.46 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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