Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary
in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Middle 50%
- $30,120–$48,670
- vs U.S. median
- +7%
- Metro rank
- #34 of 216
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro earn a median of $38,190 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,070 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% above the U.S. median of $35,790 and 5% above the WI statewide median of $36,230. It ranks #34 of 216 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,070 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in other WI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | $36,520 |
| Madison, WI | $36,490 |
| Appleton, WI | $36,260 |
| Green Bay, WI | $35,490 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $35,270 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $35,190 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $29,850 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $29,190 |
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Questions
What is the average Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Milwaukee?
The BLS median is $38,190 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,070 jobs pay between $30,120 and $48,670. The 10th percentile is $26,740 and the 90th is $59,620.
Is Milwaukee a high-paying metro for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists?
That is 7% above the U.S. median of $35,790 and 5% above the WI statewide median of $36,230. It ranks #34 of 216 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists make an hour in Milwaukee?
About $18.36 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $38,190 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $14.48–$23.40 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.