Cosmetologists for hire in San Diego, CA
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1,000
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 54%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17%
- Vocational or technical training
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Ulta
Sally Beauty
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 56%
- Less than a year
- 22%
- More than 5 years
- 22%
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Last updated: Nov 3, 2026
Cosmetologist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $50,906 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,500 – $91,275 yearly
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Hairstylist/Cosmetologist
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCosmetology LicenseBarbering LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHair ExtensionsUpdosTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCosmetology Barber Instructor
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationEsthetician LicenseCosmetology LicenseBarbering LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperiencePresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipBrand Ambassador
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseEsthetician LicenseCosmetology LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceStore Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Esthetician LicenseDriver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHair ExtensionsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceManagementScalp Care
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseLicensed Physical Therapist AssistantCosmetology LicenseBarbering LicenseSkills
Hair ExtensionsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMen's HaircuttingHair StylingBarberingCosmetologist/Hair Stylist
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseEyelash ExtensionsCosmetology LicenseFalse Lashes ApplicationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsStraight RazorHair ExtensionsLeadershipHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a cosmetologist role?
The average time to fill a cosmetologist role is 101 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do cosmetologists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a cosmetologist include: communication skills, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for cosmetologists?
Common licenses or certifications for cosmetologists include: Cosmetology License, Driver's License and Barbering License.
What are some job titles related to cosmetologists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cosmetologists include: store manager, cosmetology barber instructor and brand ambassador.
What level of education is common for a cosmetologist?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a cosmetologist in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cosmetologist?
Most cosmetologists have 23 years of professional experience.
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