How much does a hairdresser make in Wisconsin?
$36,230a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Wisconsin. That is $17.42 an hour or $3,019 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.42
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,790Median: $36,230Highest 10%: $58,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,790 | $11.44 | |
| 25th | $29,470 | $14.17 | |
| Median | $36,230 | $17.42 | |
| 75th | $47,060 | $22.63 | |
| 90th | $58,970 | $28.35 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,310 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $38,190 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $37,210 |
| Kenosha, WI | $36,520 |
| Madison, WI | $36,490 |
| Appleton, WI | $36,260 |
| Janesville, WI | $35,500 |
| Green Bay, WI | $35,490 |
| Racine, WI | $35,270 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $35,140 |
| La Crosse, WI | $35,090 |
| Duluth, MN | $35,080 |
| Wausau, WI | $34,050 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $31,810 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $29,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 16. Pennsylvania | $36,790 |
| 17. Maryland | $36,420 |
| 18. Ohio | $36,260 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $36,230 |
| 20. New Jersey | $36,150 |
| 21. New York | $35,760 |
| 22. Iowa | $35,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $17.42 ($36,230 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $36,230 against $35,790 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for hairdresser pay?
Wisconsin ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays hairdressers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $46,310 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.