The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Wausau, WI is $36,490 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,710.
Pay spans roughly $28,600 at the 10th percentile to $47,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.54 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Wausau, WI.
| Median (annual) | $36,490 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.54 |
| 10th percentile | $28,600 |
| 90th percentile | $47,410 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.