The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Ames, IA is $37,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,200.
Pay spans roughly $18,990 at the 10th percentile to $77,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.98 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $37,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,200 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.98 |
| 10th percentile | $18,990 |
| 90th percentile | $77,370 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.