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Hairstylist Salary in Missouri (2026)

$30,750 /year median

$14.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,380/year ($2,198/month) for a single filer

Hairstylist pay range in Missouri

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $28,600 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $29,350 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $30,750 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $38,130 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $58,530 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 5,430 Hairstylist jobs in Missouri (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).

Gross vs. take-home in Missouri

A median Hairstylist salary of $30,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,380 — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.

Gross (median)$30,750
Federal income tax−$1,510
Social Security + Medicare−$2,352
Missouri state income tax−$508
Take-home (annual)$26,380
Take-home (monthly)$2,198

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Hairstylist make in Missouri?
The median Hairstylist salary in Missouri is $30,750 per year ($14.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,350 and $38,130.
What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Missouri?
On the median salary of $30,750, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $26,380 per year ($2,198 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Missouri?
BLS counts 5,430 Hairstylist jobs in Missouri in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Missouri state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

  • BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
  • PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Missouri.