The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Missouri is $30,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,360.
Pay spans roughly $26,600 at the 10th percentile to $73,050 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.61 per hour. An estimated 5,470 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Missouri.
| Median (annual) | $30,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,360 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.61 |
| 10th percentile | $26,600 |
| 90th percentile | $73,050 |
| Employment | 5,470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.