Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $46,900 +33% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $32,180
90th percentile $98,670
Employed locally 530
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,180
    25th
    $34,440
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $74,080
    90th
    $98,670

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 51% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 49% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,800
    Greeley, CO $45,720
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,700

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44,820
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32,910
    Childcare Workers$35,690
    Animal Caretakers$34,350
    Recreation Workers$34,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Fort Collins, CO is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 33% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $32,180 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,440.