The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA is $45,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,560.
Pay spans roughly $23,530 at the 10th percentile to $66,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.91 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA.
| Median (annual) | $45,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.91 |
| 10th percentile | $23,530 |
| 90th percentile | $66,930 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.