The median annual wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Wisconsin is $36,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,220.
Pay spans roughly $22,750 at the 10th percentile to $55,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.57 per hour. An estimated 6,460 people work as hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Wisconsin.
| Median (annual) | $36,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,220 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.57 |
| 10th percentile | $22,750 |
| 90th percentile | $55,070 |
| Employment | 6,460 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.