What are the main factors that influence a Hair Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Hair Specialist?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Hair Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Hair Specialist's salary?

A Hair Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,743 for beginners, reaching about $43,611 at mid-level, and approach $44,180 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Hair Specialist?

Hair Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Hair Specialist roles are District of Columbia $45,794, California $45,620, Massachusetts $45,012. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Hair Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Hair Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Hair Model: $74,997; Hair Artist: $67,242; Hair Color Specialist: $49,272; Hair Braider: $37,193; Hair Technician: $35,115.

Hair Specialist Salary in Virginia

How much does a Hair Specialist make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hair Specialist in Virginia is $41,650 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Hair Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,351
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,940 to $46,204
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,563

10% $34,563

50% (Median) $41,650

90% $50,351

Hair Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,204	$3,850	$889	$22
Average	$41,650	$3,471	$801	$20
25th Percentile	$37,940	$3,162	$730	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Hair Specialist Salaries

A Hair Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Hair Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hair Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,743
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,017
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,611
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,990
Expert (over 8 years): $44,180

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Hair Specialist	less than 1 year	$39,743
Early Career Level Hair Specialist	1-2 years	$41,017
Mid-Level Level Hair Specialist	2-4 years	$43,611
Senior-Level Level Hair Specialist	5-8 years	$43,990
Expert Level Hair Specialist	over 8 years	$44,180

How Do Hair Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Hair Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $45,794.
California: $45,620.
Massachusetts: $45,012.

District of Columbia $45,794 California $45,620 Massachusetts $45,012 Washington $44,847 New Jersey $44,830 Alaska $44,772 Connecticut $44,202 New York $43,970

Hawaii $43,230 Rhode Island $42,882 Maryland $42,646 Minnesota $42,324 Colorado $42,200 Illinois $42,158 Oregon $42,001 Delaware $41,885

New Hampshire $41,813 Virginia $41,650 Pennsylvania $41,174 Nevada $40,934 North Dakota $40,856 Michigan $40,731 Wisconsin $40,686 Vermont $40,595

Texas $40,343 Maine $40,326 Arizona $40,301 Ohio $40,272 Georgia $39,892 Indiana $39,702 Wyoming $39,664 Utah $39,606

Iowa $39,582 Kansas $39,383 Louisiana $39,325 North Carolina $39,305 Missouri $39,296 Florida $39,135 Montana $39,048 Nebraska $38,965

Kentucky $38,920 South Carolina $38,754 Tennessee $38,651 Idaho $38,610 New Mexico $38,308 Oklahoma $38,242 Alabama $37,998 South Dakota $37,588

Arkansas $37,365 West Virginia $37,245 Mississippi $36,885

Top Paying Cities for Hair Specialist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $38,304
Lambsburg: $38,385
Laurel Fork: $38,428

Ivanhoe, VA $38,304

Lambsburg, VA $38,385

Laurel Fork, VA $38,428

Marion, VA $38,104

Max Meadows, VA $38,364

Meadowview, VA $37,761

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $38,067

Rocky Gap, VA $38,088

Ruther Glen, VA $40,177

Sealston, VA $41,217

Sharps, VA $40,001

Spotsylvania, VA $40,553

Sparta, VA $40,340

Stafford, VA $42,407

Stratford, VA $40,783

Tappahannock, VA $40,248

Thornburg, VA $40,686

Unionville, VA $40,026

Village, VA $40,197

Warsaw, VA $40,340

Weems, VA $39,549

Sandy Point, VA $40,393

White Stone, VA $39,439

Wicomico Church, VA $39,726

Woodford, VA $40,520

Zacata, VA $40,657

Winchester, VA $40,466

Bentonville, VA $40,119

Berryville, VA $41,049

Boyce, VA $41,124

Brucetown, VA $40,493

Chester Gap, VA $40,885

Clear Brook, VA $40,289

Cross Junction, VA $38,982

Fishers Hill, VA $39,543

Flint Hill, VA $40,663

Front Royal, VA $40,687

Gore, VA $39,201

Hume, VA $41,213

Huntly, VA $40,731

Strasburg, VA $39,388

Linden, VA $41,313

Markham, VA $41,304

Maurertown, VA $38,853

Middletown, VA $40,158

Millwood, VA $41,051

Rileyville, VA $39,670

Earlysville, VA $39,088

Esmont, VA $38,727

Faber, VA $38,555

Fishersville, VA $38,914

Free Union, VA $39,024

Gordonsville, VA $39,433

Greenwood, VA $38,867

Ivy, VA $39,105

Keene, VA $38,883

Keswick, VA $39,182

Locust Dale, VA $39,609

Lovingston, VA $38,141

Lyndhurst, VA $38,429

Montpelier Station, VA $39,442

Nellysford, VA $38,474

North Garden, VA $38,845

Orange, VA $39,828

Palmyra, VA $39,199

Piney River, VA $37,964

Quinque, VA $39,188

Roseland, VA $38,110

Ruckersville, VA $39,172

Schuyler, VA $38,591

Shipman, VA $38,136

Somerset, VA $39,444

Stanardsville, VA $39,058

Troy, VA $39,242

Tyro, VA $38,214

Waynesboro, VA $38,973

White Hall, VA $39,043

Woodberry Forest, VA $39,597

Achilles, VA $38,995

Amelia Court House, VA $39,719

Ark, VA $39,243

Arvonia, VA $38,895

Ashland, VA $40,105

Aylett, VA $40,124

Barhamsville, VA $39,546

Beaumont, VA $39,709

Beaverdam, VA $40,102

Bena, VA $38,984

Bohannon, VA $39,143

Bremo Bluff, VA $39,147

Bruington, VA $40,044

Bumpass, VA $40,041

Cardinal, VA $39,161

Cartersville, VA $39,471

Charles City, VA $39,794

Christchurch, VA $39,469

Church View, VA $39,561

Cobbs Creek, VA $39,269

Columbia, VA $39,369

Crozier, VA $39,974

Cumberland, VA $39,150

Deltaville, VA $39,302

Diggs, VA $39,159

Redwood, VA $38,109

Rich Creek, VA $38,239

Ridgeway, VA $38,505

Riner, VA $38,235

Ripplemead, VA $38,136

Rocky Mount, VA $38,144

Salem, VA $37,957

Sandy Level, VA $38,225

Shawsville, VA $38,074

Spencer, VA $38,496

Staffordsville, VA $38,304

Stanleytown, VA $38,569

Stuart, VA $38,486

Thaxton, VA $38,029

Troutville, VA $38,014

Union Hall, VA $38,150

Vesta, VA $38,437

Villamont, VA $38,010

Vinton, VA $37,939

Wirtz, VA $38,033

Woolwine, VA $38,410

Bristol, VA $37,003

Abingdon, VA $37,552

Andover, VA $37,440

Appalachia, VA $37,440

Bee, VA $37,902

Ben Hur, VA $37,595

Big Stone Gap, VA $37,106

Birchleaf, VA $37,940

Blackwater, VA $37,153

Castlewood, VA $37,261

Cleveland, VA $37,713

Clinchco, VA $37,907

Clintwood, VA $37,864

Coeburn, VA $37,502

Damascus, VA $37,846

Dante, VA $37,715

Davenport, VA $37,976

Dryden, VA $37,228

Duffield, VA $36,913

Dungannon, VA $37,047

East Stone Gap, VA $37,184

Ewing, VA $38,070

Fort Blackmore, VA $36,810

Gate City, VA $36,559

Haysi, VA $38,124

Hiltons, VA $36,645

Honaker, VA $37,924

Jonesville, VA $37,687

Keokee, VA $37,338

Lebanon, VA $37,567

Mc Clure, VA $37,723

Mendota, VA $37,014

Nickelsville, VA $36,859

Nora, VA $37,624

Norton, VA $37,480

Pennington Gap, VA $37,329

Pound, VA $37,635

Rosedale, VA $37,882

Rose Hill, VA $38,004

Saint Charles, VA $37,548

Saint Paul, VA $37,499

Weber City, VA $36,447

Whitetop, VA $37,994

Wise, VA $37,581

Pulaski, VA $38,402

Atkins, VA $38,078

Austinville, VA $38,385

Barren Springs, VA $38,418

Bastian, VA $38,083

Bland, VA $38,172

Broadford, VA $38,043

Cana, VA $38,444

Ceres, VA $38,047

Chilhowie, VA $38,034

Cripple Creek, VA $38,206

Crockett, VA $38,197

Draper, VA $38,370

Dugspur, VA $38,398

Elk Creek, VA $38,179

Emory, VA $37,926

Fancy Gap, VA $38,411

Fries, VA $38,307

Galax, VA $38,370

Glade Spring, VA $37,851

Rural Retreat, VA $38,148

Saltville, VA $38,050

Speedwell, VA $38,173

Sugar Grove, VA $38,087

Tannersville, VA $38,021

Troutdale, VA $38,060

Willis, VA $38,378

Woodlawn, VA $38,393

Wytheville, VA $38,285

Staunton, VA $38,926

Augusta Springs, VA $38,761

Bacova, VA $38,579

Blue Grass, VA $38,595

Brownsburg, VA $38,364

Buena Vista, VA $38,050

Churchville, VA $39,034

Clifton Forge, VA $38,449

Covington, VA $38,241

Craigsville, VA $38,766

Crimora, VA $39,075

Deerfield, VA $38,796

Doe Hill, VA $38,763

Fairfield, VA $38,308

Fort Defiance, VA $39,103

Glen Wilton, VA $38,303

Goshen, VA $38,599

Greenville, VA $38,575

Grottoes, VA $39,111

Head Waters, VA $38,827

Hot Springs, VA $38,472

Iron Gate, VA $38,515

Lexington, VA $38,375

Low Moor, VA $38,425

Mc Dowell, VA $38,778

Middlebrook, VA $38,584

Millboro, VA $38,615

Mint Spring, VA $38,778

Montebello, VA $38,233

Monterey, VA $38,667

Mount Sidney, VA $39,120

Mustoe, VA $38,731

New Hope, VA $39,098

Port Republic, VA $39,089

Raphine, VA $38,411

Rockbridge Baths, VA $38,449

Selma, VA $38,463

Steeles Tavern, VA $38,490

Stuarts Draft, VA $38,634

Swoope, VA $38,857

Verona, VA $39,121

Vesuvius, VA $38,147

Warm Springs, VA $38,591

West Augusta, VA $38,881

Weyers Cave, VA $39,130

Williamsville, VA $38,800

Lynchburg, VA $37,481

Altavista, VA $37,836

Alton, VA $38,663

Amherst, VA $37,735

Appomattox, VA $37,803

Bedford, VA $38,034

Big Island, VA $37,825

Blairs, VA $38,654

Brookneal, VA $37,986

Buffalo Junction, VA $38,785

Callands, VA $38,467

Chatham, VA $38,498

Clifford, VA $37,793

Clover, VA $38,569

Cluster Springs, VA $38,783

Coleman Falls, VA $37,636

Concord, VA $37,532

Crystal Hill, VA $38,509

Danville, VA $38,685

Hillsville, VA $38,444

Carson, VA $39,925

Hiwassee, VA $38,318

Independence, VA $38,185

Annandale, VA $45,434

Burke, VA $45,008

Dumfries, VA $43,691

Dunn Loring, VA $45,492

Fairfax, VA $44,813

Fairfax Station, VA $44,691

Falls Church, VA $45,532

Fort Belvoir, VA $44,982

Great Falls, VA $44,814

Greenway, VA $45,531

Lorton, VA $44,728

Merrifield, VA $45,388

Mc Lean, VA $45,527

West Mclean, VA $45,531

Mount Vernon, VA $45,150

Newington, VA $45,047

Dry Fork, VA $38,579

Brooke, VA $42,099

Evington, VA $37,689

Forest, VA $37,615

Gladstone, VA $37,836

Gladys, VA $37,837

Glasgow, VA $38,079

Goode, VA $37,739

Gretna, VA $38,224

Halifax, VA $38,652

Howardsville, VA $38,590

Hurt, VA $38,010

Java, VA $38,454

Ararat, VA $38,435

Axton, VA $38,553

Bassett, VA $38,526

Belspring, VA $38,326

Bent Mountain, VA $38,000

Blacksburg, VA $38,145

Blue Ridge, VA $37,988

Boones Mill, VA $37,974

Buchanan, VA $38,116

Callaway, VA $38,073

Christiansburg, VA $38,148

Cascade, VA $38,520

Catawba, VA $38,051

Check, VA $38,132

Claudville, VA $38,412

Cloverdale, VA $37,917

Collinsville, VA $38,653

Copper Hill, VA $38,081

Critz, VA $38,474

Daleville, VA $37,956

Dublin, VA $38,346

Eagle Rock, VA $38,226

Eggleston, VA $38,269

Elliston, VA $38,043

Ferrum, VA $38,286

Fieldale, VA $38,598

Fincastle, VA $38,074

Floyd, VA $38,289

Glade Hill, VA $38,118

Glen Lyn, VA $38,147

Goodview, VA $37,983

Hardy, VA $37,968

Henry, VA $38,343

Huddleston, VA $38,109

Keeling, VA $38,615

Chester, VA $40,113

Chesterfield, VA $40,089

Church Road, VA $39,957

Colonial Heights, VA $40,130

Courtland, VA $39,165

Dendron, VA $39,283

Dewitt, VA $39,829

Dinwiddie, VA $39,938

Disputanta, VA $39,970

Dolphin, VA $39,391

Drewryville, VA $39,080

Ebony, VA $38,810

Elberon, VA $39,121

Emporia, VA $39,168

Ford, VA $39,864

Franklin, VA $39,045

Freeman, VA $39,383

Gasburg, VA $38,893

Hopewell, VA $40,047

Ivor, VA $39,108

Jarratt, VA $39,506

Lawrenceville, VA $39,245

Mc Kenney, VA $39,725

Meredithville, VA $39,189

Newsoms, VA $38,916

Prince George, VA $40,085

Rawlings, VA $39,572

Sedley, VA $39,218

Skippers, VA $39,011

Spring Grove, VA $39,495

Stony Creek, VA $39,723

Surry, VA $39,025

Sussex, VA $39,633

Sutherland, VA $40,051

Valentines, VA $38,930

Wakefield, VA $39,268

Warfield, VA $39,604

Waverly, VA $39,577

White Plains, VA $38,908

Wilsons, VA $39,746

Yale, VA $39,473

Zuni, VA $39,092

Claremont, VA $39,548

Farmville, VA $38,807

Baskerville, VA $38,743

Indian Valley, VA $38,345

Mc Coy, VA $38,261

Martinsville, VA $38,590

Meadows Of Dan, VA $38,447

Moneta, VA $38,046

Montvale, VA $38,046

Narrows, VA $38,262

Newbern, VA $38,295

New Castle, VA $38,076

Newport, VA $38,163

New River, VA $38,401

Oriskany, VA $38,150

Paint Bank, VA $38,090

Parrott, VA $38,280

Patrick Springs, VA $38,517

Pearisburg, VA $38,300

Pembroke, VA $38,299

Penhook, VA $38,245

Pilot, VA $38,162

Pittsville, VA $38,226

Radford, VA $38,358

Long Island, VA $37,980

Lowry, VA $37,811

Lynch Station, VA $37,984

Madison Heights, VA $37,481

Monroe, VA $37,668

Naruna, VA $37,866

Nathalie, VA $38,323

Natural Bridge, VA $38,199

Natural Bridge Station, VA $38,034

Nelson, VA $38,843

Norwood, VA $37,981

Ringgold, VA $38,630

Rustburg, VA $37,568

Scottsburg, VA $38,704

Scottsville, VA $38,914

South Boston, VA $38,738

Spout Spring, VA $37,637

Sutherlin, VA $38,633

Sweet Briar, VA $37,592

Vernon Hill, VA $38,587

Virgilina, VA $38,750

Wingina, VA $38,206

Amonate, VA $38,121

Bandy, VA $38,038

Big Rock, VA $38,244

Bishop, VA $38,041

Bluefield, VA $38,159

Boissevain, VA $38,065

Breaks, VA $38,182

Burkes Garden, VA $38,080

Cedar Bluff, VA $38,136

Doran, VA $38,293

Falls Mills, VA $38,065

Grundy, VA $38,309

Horsepen, VA $38,056

Hurley, VA $38,112

Jewell Ridge, VA $38,136

Keen Mountain, VA $38,285

Mavisdale, VA $38,140

Maxie, VA $38,252

North Tazewell, VA $38,130

Oakwood, VA $38,306

Pilgrims Knob, VA $38,202

Pocahontas, VA $38,078

Pounding Mill, VA $38,189

Raven, VA $38,275

Red Ash, VA $38,310

Richlands, VA $38,288

Rowe, VA $38,154

Shortt Gap, VA $38,239

Swords Creek, VA $38,143

Tazewell, VA $38,070

Vansant, VA $38,144

Whitewood, VA $38,148

Wolford, VA $38,155

Boydton, VA $38,826

Bracey, VA $38,925

Brodnax, VA $39,075

Buckingham, VA $38,391

Burkeville, VA $38,985

Charlotte Court House, VA $38,427

Chase City, VA $38,626

Clarksville, VA $38,895

Crewe, VA $39,234

Cullen, VA $38,312

Dillwyn, VA $38,774

Drakes Branch, VA $38,622

Dundas, VA $39,196

Evergreen, VA $37,840

Fort Mitchell, VA $38,621

Green Bay, VA $38,770

Hampden Sydney, VA $38,865

Kenbridge, VA $38,986

Keysville, VA $38,618

La Crosse, VA $38,866

Lunenburg, VA $38,691

Meherrin, VA $38,695

Nottoway, VA $39,174

Pamplin, VA $38,184

Phenix, VA $38,012

Prospect, VA $38,424

Randolph, VA $38,489

Red House, VA $37,900

Red Oak, VA $38,675

Rice, VA $39,035

Saxe, VA $38,592

Skipwith, VA $38,703

South Hill, VA $38,851

Victoria, VA $38,828

Wylliesburg, VA $38,641

Roanoke, VA $37,890

Wachapreague, VA $39,343

Wardtown, VA $39,266

Wattsville, VA $39,379

Willis Wharf, VA $39,331

Windsor, VA $38,996

Withams, VA $39,348

Norfolk, VA $38,796

Newport News, VA $38,883

Fort Eustis, VA $38,898

Hampton, VA $38,907

Fort Monroe, VA $38,885

Poquoson, VA $38,894

Yorktown, VA $38,940

Lackey, VA $38,955

Seaford, VA $38,908

Portsmouth, VA $38,807

Fort Lee, VA $40,128

Petersburg, VA $40,128

Virginia State University, VA $40,128

Alberta, VA $39,335

Ammon, VA $39,862

Blackstone, VA $39,525

Boykins, VA $38,962

Branchville, VA $38,869

Capron, VA $39,154

Round Hill, VA $42,069

Catharpin, VA $43,645

Delaplane, VA $41,629

Ashburn, VA $43,826

Chantilly, VA $44,287

Gainesville, VA $43,290

Hamilton, VA $42,636

Lincoln, VA $42,594

Sterling, VA $44,359

Haymarket, VA $43,249

Herndon, VA $44,522

Leesburg, VA $43,137

Lovettsville, VA $42,182

Nokesville, VA $43,343

Upperville, VA $41,767

Warrenton, VA $41,918

Reston, VA $44,779

Waterford, VA $42,566

The Plains, VA $42,686

Doswell, VA $40,119

Dutton, VA $39,261

Fork Union, VA $39,268

Foster, VA $39,135

Glen Allen, VA $40,209

Gloucester, VA $39,219

Gloucester Point, VA $38,982

Goochland, VA $39,771

Grimstead, VA $39,233

Gum Spring, VA $39,771

Gwynn, VA $39,233

Hadensville, VA $39,709

Hallieford, VA $39,221

Hanover, VA $40,127

Hardyville, VA $39,338

Hartfield, VA $39,351

Hayes, VA $39,007

Henrico, VA $40,239

Hudgins, VA $39,202

Jamaica, VA $39,692

Jamestown, VA $39,096

Jetersville, VA $39,263

Kents Store, VA $39,356

King And Queen Court House, VA $39,752

King William, VA $39,958

Lanexa, VA $39,690

Lightfoot, VA $39,288

Little Plymouth, VA $39,702

Locust Hill, VA $39,469

Louisa, VA $39,764

Macon, VA $39,810

Maidens, VA $39,922

Manakin Sabot, VA $40,053

Mannboro, VA $39,793

Manquin, VA $40,075

Maryus, VA $38,987

Mascot, VA $39,585

Mathews, VA $39,158

Burgess, VA $39,836

Accomac, VA $39,312

Assawoman, VA $39,327

Atlantic, VA $39,380

Battery Park, VA $38,888

Belle Haven, VA $39,289

Birdsnest, VA $39,215

Bloxom, VA $39,372

Cape Charles, VA $39,161

Capeville, VA $39,169

Carrollton, VA $38,883

Carrsville, VA $39,061

Cheriton, VA $39,165

Chesapeake, VA $38,898

Chincoteague Island, VA $39,405

Wallops Island, VA $39,376

Craddockville, VA $39,295

Davis Wharf, VA $39,287

Eastville, VA $39,180

Exmore, VA $39,272

Franktown, VA $39,228

Greenbackville, VA $39,495

Greenbush, VA $39,382

Hacksneck, VA $39,273

Hallwood, VA $39,361

Harborton, VA $39,369

Horntown, VA $39,428

Oak Hall, VA $39,347

Isle Of Wight, VA $38,971

Jamesville, VA $39,250

Jenkins Bridge, VA $39,367

Keller, VA $39,320

Locustville, VA $39,319

Machipongo, VA $39,209

Mappsville, VA $39,352

Marionville, VA $39,208

Mears, VA $39,332

Melfa, VA $39,325

Modest Town, VA $39,427

Nassawadox, VA $39,249

Nelsonia, VA $39,430

New Church, VA $39,415

Onancock, VA $39,358

Onley, VA $39,315

Oyster, VA $39,174

Painter, VA $39,296

Parksley, VA $39,380

Pungoteague, VA $39,313

Quinby, VA $39,209

Rescue, VA $38,886

Sanford, VA $39,422

Saxis, VA $39,428

Seaview, VA $39,166

Smithfield, VA $38,928

Suffolk, VA $38,910

Tangier, VA $39,526

Tasley, VA $39,399

Temperanceville, VA $39,361

Townsend, VA $39,173

Virginia Beach, VA $39,416

Dulles, VA $44,791

Aldie, VA $43,377

Amissville, VA $41,267

Arcola, VA $43,812

Manassas, VA $43,884

Marshall, VA $41,872

Middleburg, VA $42,642

Catlett, VA $42,842

Centreville, VA $44,061

Clifton, VA $44,432

Orlean, VA $41,495

Paeonian Springs, VA $42,840

Paris, VA $41,495

Philomont, VA $42,516

Purcellville, VA $42,201

Bluemont, VA $41,636

Bristow, VA $43,543

Broad Run, VA $42,769

Calverton, VA $42,672

Casanova, VA $42,743

Rectortown, VA $41,820

Mechanicsville, VA $40,158

Midlothian, VA $40,097

Millers Tavern, VA $40,154

Mineral, VA $40,009

Moon, VA $39,175

Moseley, VA $39,964

New Canton, VA $39,098

New Kent, VA $39,939

New Point, VA $39,076

Newtown, VA $40,277

Norge, VA $39,346

North, VA $39,209

Oilville, VA $39,973

Onemo, VA $39,125

Ordinary, VA $39,040

Port Haywood, VA $39,070

Powhatan, VA $39,841

Providence Forge, VA $39,870

Quinton, VA $40,074

Rockville, VA $40,018

Ruthville, VA $39,788

Saint Stephens Church, VA $40,149

Saluda, VA $39,484

Sandston, VA $40,167

Sandy Hook, VA $39,763

Schley, VA $39,133

Severn, VA $39,008

Shacklefords, VA $39,506

State Farm, VA $39,941

Stevensville, VA $39,846

Studley, VA $40,155

Susan, VA $39,086

Toano, VA $39,469

Topping, VA $39,434

Trevilians, VA $39,739

Richmond, VA $40,250

Urbanna, VA $39,622

Wake, VA $39,374

Walkerton, VA $39,903

Ware Neck, VA $39,149

Water View, VA $39,613

West Point, VA $39,750

White Marsh, VA $39,084

Wicomico, VA $39,015

Williamsburg, VA $39,082

Woods Cross Roads, VA $39,224

Montpelier, VA $39,958

Oakton, VA $44,917

Occoquan, VA $44,586

Quantico, VA $43,104

Springfield, VA $45,316

Triangle, VA $43,416

Vienna, VA $45,316

Woodbridge, VA $44,264

Arlington, VA $45,544

Fort Myer, VA $45,545

Mattaponi, VA $39,601

Dhs, VA $45,545

Fort Valley, VA $39,375

Star Tannery, VA $38,990

Stephens City, VA $40,481

Stephenson, VA $40,508

Toms Brook, VA $39,353

White Post, VA $40,829

Woodstock, VA $39,028

Culpeper, VA $40,317

Aroda, VA $39,329

Banco, VA $39,462

Bealeton, VA $41,740

Boston, VA $40,210

Brandy Station, VA $41,023

Brightwood, VA $39,663

Castleton, VA $40,652

Elkwood, VA $40,970

Etlan, VA $39,572

Goldvein, VA $41,924

Graves Mill, VA $39,276

Haywood, VA $39,653

Hood, VA $39,028

Jeffersonton, VA $41,481

Leon, VA $39,831

Lignum, VA $40,733

Madison, VA $39,272

Midland, VA $42,155

Mitchells, VA $39,995

Oakpark, VA $39,521

Pratts, VA $39,268

Radiant, VA $39,413

Rapidan, VA $39,769

Remington, VA $41,408

Reva, VA $39,874

Richardsville, VA $41,073

Rixeyville, VA $40,967

Rochelle, VA $39,256

Somerville, VA $42,236

Sperryville, VA $39,836

Stevensburg, VA $40,815

Sumerduck, VA $41,419

Syria, VA $39,124

Viewtown, VA $40,994

Washington, VA $40,535

Wolftown, VA $39,031

Woodville, VA $40,229

Harrisonburg, VA $39,190

Basye, VA $38,877

Bergton, VA $38,757

Bridgewater, VA $39,117

Broadway, VA $38,996

Criders, VA $38,827

Dayton, VA $38,983

Edinburg, VA $38,943

Elkton, VA $39,061

Alexandria, VA $45,539

Fredericksburg, VA $41,262

Bowling Green, VA $40,461

Burr Hill, VA $40,466

Callao, VA $40,233

Caret, VA $40,713

Center Cross, VA $40,020

Champlain, VA $40,620

Coles Point, VA $40,772

Colonial Beach, VA $41,002

Corbin, VA $40,748

Dahlgren, VA $42,346

Dogue, VA $40,974

Dunnsville, VA $40,164

Edwardsville, VA $39,888

Farnham, VA $40,006

Garrisonville, VA $42,694

Hague, VA $40,477

Hartwood, VA $41,381

Haynesville, VA $40,444

Heathsville, VA $39,851

Hustle, VA $40,645

Irvington, VA $39,532

Jersey, VA $41,030

Kilmarnock, VA $39,565

King George, VA $41,671

Kinsale, VA $40,399

Ladysmith, VA $40,228

Lancaster, VA $39,662

Laneview, VA $39,758

Lively, VA $39,699

Locust Grove, VA $40,478

Loretto, VA $40,652

Lottsburg, VA $40,158

Merry Point, VA $39,600

Milford, VA $40,312

Mollusk, VA $39,614

Montross, VA $40,742

Morattico, VA $39,820

Mount Holly, VA $40,607

Ninde, VA $41,763

Nuttsville, VA $39,781

Oldhams, VA $40,367

Ophelia, VA $39,857

Partlow, VA $40,577

Port Royal, VA $40,642

Rappahannock Academy, VA $40,650

Reedville, VA $39,828

Rhoadesville, VA $40,096

Rollins Fork, VA $41,000

Fulks Run, VA $38,899

Hinton, VA $38,863

Keezletown, VA $39,053

Lacey Spring, VA $39,072

Linville, VA $39,052

Luray, VA $39,177

Mc Gaheysville, VA $39,098

Mount Crawford, VA $39,099

Mount Jackson, VA $38,971

Mount Solon, VA $38,977

New Market, VA $39,061

Orkney Springs, VA $38,887

Penn Laird, VA $39,115

Quicksburg, VA $39,010

Pleasant Valley, VA $39,094

Shenandoah, VA $39,075

Singers Glen, VA $39,049

Stanley, VA $39,078

Timberville, VA $39,068

Charlottesville, VA $39,138

Afton, VA $38,704

Arrington, VA $37,935

Barboursville, VA $39,290

Batesville, VA $39,045

Covesville, VA $38,708

Crozet, VA $39,063

Dyke, VA $39,044

Ruby, VA $42,490

Hair Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Hair Specialist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Hair Specialist positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Hair Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Hair Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$47,897	$23.0	15%
Financial Services	$43,732	$21.0	5%

Hair Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hair Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$37,940

Average $41,650/year

$46,204

$3,162

Average $3,471/month

$3,850

$730

Average $801/week

$889

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,204	$3,850	$889	$22
Average	$41,650	$3,471	$801	$20
25th Percentile	$37,940	$3,162	$730	$18

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