Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $45,800 +29.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.02
10th percentile $34,010
90th percentile $95,040
Employed locally 3,810
National median $35,250

Compare Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Denver, CO stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
in
Denver, CO
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,010
    25th
    $35,000
    50th (median)
    $45,800
    75th
    $60,290
    90th
    $95,040

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 45% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 55% 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
    Greeley, CO $45,720
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,700

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$38,720
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$50,000
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35,080
    Animal Caretakers$35,720
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$37,800
    Recreation Workers$38,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Denver, CO is $22.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Denver, CO is 29.9% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $34,010 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,000.