Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Iowa earn a median salary of $38,221 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.4% vs the national median of $35,250. An estimated 2,900 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $29,020 to $48,460 depending on location.
$38,221
Avg median salary in Iowa
$48,460
Highest paying metro
$29,020
Lowest paying metro
2,900
Employed in Iowa
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $48,460 | $29,270 | $50,530 | 240 |
| Waterloo, IA | $45,570 | $28,400 | $50,650 | 140 |
| Dubuque, IA | $40,930 | $27,570 | $50,770 | 90 |
| Iowa City, IA | $38,980 | $27,400 | $49,380 | 250 |
| Ames, IA | $37,400 | $27,100 | $52,180 | 160 |
| Northeast Iowa | $37,250 | $28,540 | $45,930 | 130 |
| Southeast Iowa | $37,150 | $27,830 | $46,160 | 230 |
| Des Moines, IA | $37,060 | $27,770 | $50,240 | 910 |
| Southwest Iowa | $36,350 | $28,750 | $46,220 | 70 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $35,630 | $29,120 | $49,720 | 380 |
| Northwest Iowa | $34,850 | $28,940 | $46,560 | 210 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $29,020 | $26,600 | $47,540 | 90 |