The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Iowa City, IA is $38,980 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,250.
Pay spans roughly $22,670 at the 10th percentile to $76,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.74 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Iowa City, IA.
| Median (annual) | $38,980 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.74 |
| 10th percentile | $22,670 |
| 90th percentile | $76,290 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.