What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Master Stylist?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Master Stylist jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Westford, MA (24.2% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Westford, MA $54,383 $4,531 $1,045 $26.15 Nome, AK $54,330 $4,527 $1,044 $26.12 Berkeley, CA $53,626 $4,468 $1,031 $25.78 Essex County, VT $52,771 $4,397 $1,014 $25.37 Sitka, AK $52,761 $4,396 $1,014 $25.37 San Francisco, CA $51,600 $4,300 $992 $24.81 Santa Clara, CA $51,436 $4,286 $989 $24.73 Livermore, CA $51,373 $4,281 $987 $24.70 San Jose, CA $51,329 $4,277 $987 $24.68 Daly City, CA $50,747 $4,228 $975 $24.40

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Q: How much does a Master Stylist make?

The average annual pay for a master stylist in the United States is $43,797 a year — that works out to approximately $21.06 an hour. The middle 80% of Master Stylists earn between $28,000 (10th percentile) and $61,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Master Stylist Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Master Stylist in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Piercer at $78,703 (179.7%) above Master Stylist. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Piercer $122,500 $10,208 $2,355 $58.89 Independent Beauty Consultant $56,689 $4,724 $1,090 $27.25 Event Stylist $39,190 $3,265 $753 $18.84 Salon Consultant $34,891 $2,907 $670 $16.77 Ulta Salon $34,091 $2,840 $655 $16.39

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Master Stylist Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$43,797

Columbus

Ohio

$42,303

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How much does a Master Stylist make?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Master Stylist in the United States is $43,797 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.06 an hour. This is the equivalent of $842/week or $3,649/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $68,500 and as low as $19,500, the majority of Master Stylist salaries currently range between $34,000 (25th percentile) to $50,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $61,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Master Stylist varies greatly (by as much as 16000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Master Stylist in your area makes on average $42,303 per year, or $1,494 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $43,797. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Master Stylist salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Master Stylist jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Master Stylist Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Master Stylist job is above the national average. Topping the list is Westford, MA, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $9,829 (22.4%), and Westford, MA, furthers that trend with another $10,586 (24.2%) above the $43,797 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Master Stylist appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Westford, MA, and Daly City, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Master Stylist role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Westford, MA	$54,383	$4,531	$1,045	$26.15
Nome, AK	$54,330	$4,527	$1,044	$26.12
Berkeley, CA	$53,626	$4,468	$1,031	$25.78
Essex County, VT	$52,771	$4,397	$1,014	$25.37
Sitka, AK	$52,761	$4,396	$1,014	$25.37
San Francisco, CA	$51,600	$4,300	$992	$24.81
Santa Clara, CA	$51,436	$4,286	$989	$24.73
Livermore, CA	$51,373	$4,281	$987	$24.70
San Jose, CA	$51,329	$4,277	$987	$24.68
Daly City, CA	$50,747	$4,228	$975	$24.40

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Master Stylist Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Master Stylist category.

For example Piercer jobs pay as much as $78,703 (179.7%) more than the average Master Stylist salary of $43,797. If you're qualified, finding work as a Piercer may help you make more money than that of the average Master Stylist position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Piercer	$122,500	$10,208	$2,355	$58.89
Independent Beauty Consultant	$56,689	$4,724	$1,090	$27.25
Event Stylist	$39,190	$3,265	$753	$18.84
Salon Consultant	$34,891	$2,907	$670	$16.77
Ulta Salon	$34,091	$2,840	$655	$16.39

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Infographic detailing Master Stylist salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $43,797 per year or $21.06 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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