Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Iowa

Ranked #30 of 50 · IA

8.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,410 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $35,700
Employment 2,930

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $26,650P25 $29,670 Median $35,700P75 $48,580P90 $56,250

About 80% of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologistss in Iowa earn between $26,650 and $56,250. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Iowa
$40,410
U.S. average
$43,960

The mean hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists salary in Iowa is $40,410, about 8.1% below the U.S. average ($43,960). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Iowa

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $37,890 $43,190 220
Ames, IA $36,170 $41,640 170
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $36,050 $40,910 50
Iowa City, IA $35,950 $42,960 240
Cedar Rapids, IA $35,770 $42,440 260
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $35,640 $39,680 870
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $35,470 $39,610 230
Dubuque, IA $35,360 $40,450 110

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