Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $18.12 an hour ($37,690 a year). About 6,820 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($35,790). Colorado ranks 13th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.15 | $31,520 |
| 25% of workers | $16.99 | $35,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.12 | $37,690 |
| 75% of workers | $28.71 | $59,710 |
| 90% of workers | $47.53 | $98,860 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $48,120 | 490 |
| Greeley | $44,380 | 210 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $41,230 | 560 |
| Colorado Springs | $36,680 | 870 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $36,530 | 4,150 |
| Grand Junction | $36,500 | 170 |
| Pueblo | $33,280 | 50 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,400 openings a year (BLS)
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