How much does a hairdresser make in Iowa?
$35,700a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Iowa. That is $17.16 an hour or $2,975 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.16
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,650Median: $35,700Highest 10%: $56,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,650 | $12.81 | |
| 25th | $29,670 | $14.26 | |
| Median | $35,700 | $17.16 | |
| 75th | $48,580 | $23.36 | |
| 90th | $56,250 | $27.04 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $36,390 |
| Ames, IA | $36,170 |
| Iowa City, IA | $35,950 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $35,770 |
| Des Moines, IA | $35,640 |
| Dubuque, IA | $35,360 |
| Waterloo, IA | $35,360 |
| Davenport, IA | $33,580 |
| Sioux City, IA | $30,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 19. Wisconsin | $36,230 |
| 20. New Jersey | $36,150 |
| 21. New York | $35,760 |
| 22. Iowa | $35,700 |
| 23. Idaho | $35,480 |
| 24. Utah | $35,140 |
| 25. Hawaii | $35,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $17.16 ($35,700 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $35,700 against $35,790 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Iowa rank for hairdresser pay?
Iowa ranks 22 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays hairdressers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $36,390 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.