Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Pueblo, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $33,280 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $30,800
90th percentile $58,370
Employed locally 50
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,800
    25th
    $30,800
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $45,260
    90th
    $58,370

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 53% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 47% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,800
    Greeley, CO $45,720

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $30,210
    Recreation Workers $31,380
    Animal Caretakers $30,810
    Childcare Workers $35,950
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Pueblo, CO is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Pueblo, CO is 5.6% below 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $30,800 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,800.