Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $37,010 +5% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $31,030
90th percentile $77,060
Employed locally 870
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,030
    25th
    $33,660
    50th (median)
    $37,010
    75th
    $57,650
    90th
    $77,060

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 42% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $60,770
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,140
    Bellingham, WA $60,130
    Washington $58,920
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,800
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,450

    Nearby metros — Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,140
    Boulder, CO $48,890
    District of Columbia $48,060
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $46,900
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,800
    Greeley, CO $45,720

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30,540
    Childcare Workers$37,090
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45,810
    Animal Caretakers$33,690
    Recreation Workers$32,960
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$36,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Colorado Springs, CO is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.80 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries?

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 5% above the national median of $35,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $31,030 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,660.