Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $17.42 an hour ($36,230 a year). About 6,260 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,790). Wisconsin ranks 19th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.44 | $23,790 |
| 25% of workers | $14.17 | $29,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.42 | $36,230 |
| 75% of workers | $22.63 | $47,060 |
| 90% of workers | $28.35 | $58,970 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $38,190 | 2,070 |
| Sheboygan | $37,210 | 150 |
| Kenosha | $36,520 | 250 |
| Madison | $36,490 | 890 |
| Appleton | $36,260 | 280 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $35,500 | 140 |
| Green Bay | $35,490 | 300 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $35,270 | 200 |
| Eau Claire | $35,140 | 170 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $35,090 | 170 |
| Wausau | $34,050 | 120 |
| Fond du Lac | $31,810 | 110 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $29,850 | 210 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $34,480 |
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| Skincare Specialists | $46,220 |
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