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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Iowa

Also called: Hairdressers and Cosmetologists

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Iowa earn a median of $35,700 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$35,700
vs. U.S. median
0% ($35,790)
Rank among states
22 of 50
Jobs in the state
2,930

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,650; the top 10% earn over $56,250. Nationally the range is $27,040 to $71,190.

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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Iowa

How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Iowa?

The median is $35,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,650 and the top 10% earn over $56,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?

On pay alone it ranks 22 of 50 (0% vs. the national median of $35,790). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses