HiringAgelululemon's hiring age policy
lululemon's own US store postings list 'Must be 18 years of age or older' as an eligibility requirement, so teens under 18 generally can't be hired as Educators. Stores are company-owned, not franchised.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Educator (sales associate) | 18+ | Stated in lululemon's own US posting |
How much does lululemon pay teens?
$18–$20.71 an hour
How to apply at lululemon
Apply online at lululemon's careers site; you must be 18 or older.
- Employee discount
- Fitness and yoga classes
- Bonus program
lululemon hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 18+ | — | — |
| Alaska | 18+ | — | — |
| Arizona | 18+ | — | — |
| Arkansas | 18+ | — | — |
| California | 18+ | — | — |
| Colorado | 18+ | — | — |
| Connecticut | 18+ | — | — |
| Delaware | 18+ | — | — |
| District of Columbia | 18+ | — | — |
| Florida | 18+ | — | — |
| Georgia | 18+ | — | — |
| Hawaii | 18+ | — | — |
| Idaho | 18+ | — | — |
| Illinois | 18+ | — | — |
| Indiana | 18+ | — | — |
| Iowa | 18+ | — | — |
| Kansas | 18+ | — | — |
| Kentucky | 18+ | — | — |
| Louisiana | 18+ | — | — |
| Maine | 18+ | — | — |
| Maryland | 18+ | — | — |
| Massachusetts | 18+ | — | — |
| Michigan | 18+ | — | — |
| Minnesota | 18+ | — | — |
| Mississippi | 18+ | — | — |
| Missouri | 18+ | — | — |
| Montana | 18+ | — | — |
| Nebraska | 18+ | — | — |
| Nevada | 18+ | — | — |
| New Hampshire | 18+ | — | — |
| New Jersey | 18+ | — | — |
| New Mexico | 18+ | — | — |
| New York | 18+ | — | — |
| North Carolina | 18+ | — | — |
| North Dakota | 18+ | — | — |
| Ohio | 18+ | — | — |
| Oklahoma | 18+ | — | — |
| Oregon | 18+ | — | — |
| Pennsylvania | 18+ | — | — |
| Rhode Island | 18+ | — | — |
| South Carolina | 18+ | — | — |
| South Dakota | 18+ | — | — |
| Tennessee | 18+ | — | — |
| Texas | 18+ | — | — |
| Utah | 18+ | — | — |
| Vermont | 18+ | — | — |
| Virginia | 18+ | — | — |
| Washington | 18+ | — | — |
| West Virginia | 18+ | — | — |
| Wisconsin | 18+ | — | — |
| Wyoming | 18+ | — | — |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at lululemon?
You have to be at least 18 to work at lululemon. State law can raise the age.
Does lululemon hire 16-year-olds?
Usually no. lululemon's US store postings say applicants must be 18 years of age or older, so most 16- and 17-year-olds will need to wait until they turn 18.
What is an Educator at lululemon?
It's lululemon's name for a store sales associate: you help shoppers find products, explain fabrics and fit, run the register and keep the store tidy. Postings ask for flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
How much does lululemon pay Educators?
One 2026 posting in Ohio listed $18.00–$20.71 an hour base pay plus a target bonus of about $2/hour. Pay differs by city and state.
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