The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI is $38,230 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,700.
Pay spans roughly $23,740 at the 10th percentile to $58,750 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.38 per hour. An estimated 2,040 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI.
| Median (annual) | $38,230 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.38 |
| 10th percentile | $23,740 |
| 90th percentile | $58,750 |
| Employment | 2,040 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.