The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $37,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,750.
Pay spans roughly $23,380 at the 10th percentile to $74,310 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.82 per hour. An estimated 910 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $37,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.82 |
| 10th percentile | $23,380 |
| 90th percentile | $74,310 |
| Employment | 910 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.