The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Columbia, MO is $35,860 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,430.
Pay spans roughly $26,140 at the 10th percentile to $60,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.24 per hour. An estimated 310 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $35,860 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.24 |
| 10th percentile | $26,140 |
| 90th percentile | $60,640 |
| Employment | 310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.