Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Fond du Lac, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fond du Lac, WI

Median annual salary $35,920 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.27
10th percentile $27,280
90th percentile $47,240
Employed locally 140
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,280
    25th
    $29,530
    50th (median)
    $35,920
    75th
    $45,590
    90th
    $47,240

    Fond du Lac economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 49% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 51% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $47,420
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,090
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $45,640
    Winchester, VA-WV $40,240
    Sheboygan, WI $39,150
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $38,230

    Related occupations in Fond du Lac, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers$28,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$42,570
    Animal Caretakers$27,860
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$32,860
    Childcare Workers$26,880
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make per hour in Fond du Lac?

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Fond du Lac, WI is $17.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.31 or more per hour.

    Is Fond du Lac above or below average for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries?

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Fond du Lac, WI is 1.9% 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 Fond du Lac?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $27,280 per year in Fond du Lac, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,530.