Q: What is a typical hair stylist salary?

A: No one can promise you that you’ll earn a specific amount of money as a stylist. However, the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) as well as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provide general data on the average amount earned by cosmetologists nationally.

There are certain factors that will impact your earnings as a stylist, including the city you work in, the salon or spa you work in, and your years of experience.