Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $37,510 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $28,790
90th percentile $61,520
Employed locally 200
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,790
    25th
    $29,300
    50th (median)
    $37,510
    75th
    $46,680
    90th
    $61,520

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 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
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $29,350
    Recreation Workers $34,190
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $30,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $44,230
    Childcare Workers $28,310
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Oshkosh, WI is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Oshkosh, WI is 6.4% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $28,790 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,300.