Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,620 or more. The middle half of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Portland earn between $42,740 and $73,890.
- $35K10th
- $43K25th
- $60KMedian
- $74K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,670 | $5,056 | $29.17 |
| Median | $59,610 | $4,968 | $28.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,740 | $3,562 | $20.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,890 | $6,158 | $35.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Portland earn 6% more than the Oregon average ($57,220) and 38% more than the U.S. average ($43,960). At the median the gap is +67% against the U.S. median of $35,790.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $60,670 | $59,610 | $35,350 | $77,620 | 1,500 |
| Oregon | $57,220 | $57,580 | $34,880 | $76,810 | 1,860 |
| United States | $43,960 | $35,790 | $27,040 | $71,190 | 305,710 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $60,670, a single filer in Portland takes home about $46,624 a year, or $3,885 a month and $1,793 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $50,928 | $4,244 |
| Working in OR | $46,624 | $3,885 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $60,670 buys what about $57,550 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 2nd of 6 Oregon metro areas for this job; Corvallis pays the most ($62,120).
All Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries in Oregon
Highest-paying cities for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,920).
- Seattle, WA$65,920
- Spokane, WA$65,150
- Bellingham, WA$64,360
- Corvallis, OR$62,120
- Boulder, CO$60,730
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary by city
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Portland: questions
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make an hour in Portland?
$29.17 an hour on average, and $28.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists take-home pay in Portland?
About $46,624 a year ($3,885 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,670. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,960).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-5012; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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