Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $36,490 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $28,600
90th percentile $47,410
Employed locally 140
National median $35,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,600
    25th
    $29,250
    50th (median)
    $36,490
    75th
    $37,500
    90th
    $47,410

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary vs area income 48% Median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary is 52% 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
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,160
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22,460
    Childcare Workers$27,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$44,600
    Animal Caretakers$28,350
    Recreation Workers$35,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Wausau, WI is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Wausau, WI is 3.5% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (10th percentile) earn around $28,600 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,250.