Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in Racine, WI

The median hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI earns $35,270 a year, 1% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $2,388 a month.

10th percentile: $24,370
25th percentile: $29,670
Median percentile: $35,270
75th percentile: $46,590
90th percentile: $61,100

Based on 200 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$28,650 take-home a year

Gross pay	$35,270
Federal income tax	−$2,052
Social Security + Medicare	−$2,698
Wisconsin income tax (approx.)	−$1,869
Monthly take-home	$2,388
Every two weeks	$1,102

Does it go far here?

$36,755Median pay in Racine, WI is worth this at average US prices (local price level 96.0 vs 100).

45%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,080 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Racine, WI

Job	Median pay
General and Operations Managers	$106,740
Registered Nurses	$89,090
Industrial Engineers	$86,000
Accountants and Auditors	$77,520
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$74,670
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$73,890
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$68,690
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$60,840

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