391111: Hairdresser

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

391111

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3911

Hairdressers

Skills assessor

TRA

ANZSCO 391111 identifies Hairdresser as a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Hairdressers unit group (3911), classified under Other Technicians and Trades Workers. Cuts, styles, colours, straightens and permanently waves hair, and treats hair and scalp conditions. Common specialisations include Barber. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketHairdresser is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a retention gap — enough people are entering the field, but leaving faster than they are being replaced.

Visa pathways9 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Hairdressers unit group earn an average of $888 per week — below the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $937 per week and male workers average $798 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 29.7 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$888

↓ 38% below national avg

Female avg.

$937

↓ 35% below national avg

Male avg.

$798

↓ 44% below national avg

Average age

29.7 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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