Stylist Assistant

Stylist Assistant Salary

$23.5K

$41.5K

$70K

$45,082

/year

$21.67

/hour

Stylist Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$45,082

Columbus

Ohio

$43,544

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    How much does a Stylist Assistant make?

    As of Aug 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Stylist Assistant in the United States is $45,082 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.67 an hour. This is the equivalent of $866/week or $3,756/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $70,000 and as low as $23,500, the majority of Stylist Assistant salaries currently range between $33,000 (25th percentile) to $50,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $59,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Stylist Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 17000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Stylist Assistant in your area makes on average $43,544 per year, or $1,538 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $45,082. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Stylist Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Stylist Assistant 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 Stylist Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Stylist Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Redwood City, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Redwood City, CA, beats the national average by $10,114 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $10,842 (24.0%) above the $45,082 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Sunnyvale, 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 Stylist Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $55,924

    $26.89

    Berkeley, CA

    $55,200

    $26.54

    Redwood City, CA

    $55,196

    $26.54

    Sitka, AK

    $54,309

    $26.11

    South San Francisco, CA

    $54,174

    $26.05

    Los Altos, CA

    $53,391

    $25.67

    Justin, TX

    $53,240

    $25.60

    San Francisco, CA

    $53,114

    $25.54

    Santa Clara, CA

    $52,946

    $25.45

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $52,910

    $25.44

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

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

    For example Salon Owner jobs pay as much as $82,891 (183.9%) more than the average Stylist Assistant salary of $45,082. If you're qualified, finding work as a Salon Owner may help you make more money than that of the average Stylist Assistant position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Salon Owner

    $127,973

    $61.53

    Salon Sales Consultant

    $89,446

    $43.00

    At Home Cosmetologist

    $43,287

    $20.81

    Salon Consultant

    $34,891

    $16.77

    Beauty Salon

    $34,091

    $16.39

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Stylist Assistant salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $45,082 per year or $21.67 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.