Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Minnesota
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Minnesota earn an average of $48,240 a year. That is $4,280 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $43,960. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $50,100.
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Average pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Minnesota vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,960 | $21.13 |
| Minnesota | $48,240 | $23.19 |
| South Dakota | $48,310 | $23.23 |
| North Dakota | $43,810 | $21.06 |
| Iowa | $40,410 | $19.43 |
| Wisconsin | $39,190 | $18.84 |
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Average pay, Minnesota, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Minnesota?
The average is $48,240 a year, and the median is $39,170. That is $4,280 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $43,960.
What is the hourly wage in Minnesota?
$23.19 an hour on average; the median is $18.83.
Where in Minnesota do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($50,100), followed by Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($49,300). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN ($35,730).
How does Minnesota rank?
Minnesota ranks #13 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.