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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area earn a median $35,360 a year (May 2025).

Median here
$35,360 a year
Iowa median
$35,700 a year
U.S. median
$35,790 a year
Employment
160

Pay range in this area

10%: $27,280Median: $35,36090%: $53,780
Median (50%)
$35,360 · $17.00 an hour
Mean (average)
$39,140 · $18.82 an hour (estimate error ±3.9%)
10th percentile
$27,280 · $13.11 an hour
25th percentile
$29,280 · $14.08 an hour
75th percentile
$46,860 · $22.53 an hour
90th percentile
$53,780 · $25.86 an hour
Employment
160 (estimate error ±5.4%)
Jobs per 1,000
1.87
Location quotient
0.95 (1.00 = national share)

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Frequently asked questions

How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Waterloo-Cedar Falls?
The median wage is $35,360 a year, with about 160 jobs in the area (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).