Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Idaho
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Idaho earned a median of $35,480 a year ($17.06 an hour) and a mean of $35,740 in May 2025. The median is 0.9% below the U.S. median of $35,790, ranking 23rd of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $35,480
- Median hourly
- $17.06
- Mean annual
- $35,740
- Jobs on record
- 2,250
Grey needle: U.S. median, $35,790 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Idaho compare on pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
Idaho ranks 23rd of 52 states and territories. Washington is highest at $59,510, $24,030 more than the Idaho median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $35,760 | -0% | 20,740 |
| Iowa | 22 | $35,700 | -0% | 2,930 |
| Idaho | 23 | $35,480 | -1% | 2,250 |
| Utah | 24 | $35,140 | -2% | 2,810 |
| Hawaii | 25 | $35,040 | -2% | 930 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 52 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Idaho pay go further after prices?
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the U.S. average, so the $35,480 median buys about what $37,154 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $35,790 U.S. median. On this measure Idaho ranks 19th of 50, up from 23rd before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Idaho pay hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists the most?
Lewiston, ID-WA is highest at $37,820, 6.6% above the Idaho median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $37,820 | 100 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $36,620 | 240 |
| Boise City, ID | $35,890 | 1,250 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $33,860 | 240 |
| Pocatello, ID | $33,760 | 90 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $33,080 | 180 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Idaho is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists work in Idaho?
BLS counts 2,250 jobs in Idaho, 0.74% of the 305,710 in the U.S. That is the 29th largest count among the 52 states and territories with a published figure. That is 2.6 of every 1,000 jobs in Idaho, a location quotient of 1.34: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.34 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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