How much does a hairdresser make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.21 an hour or $2,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.21
- Average (mean)
- $43,960
- Jobs
- 305,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $30,120 | $14.48 | |
| Median | $35,790 | $17.21 | |
| 75th | $48,830 | $23.48 | |
| 90th | $71,190 | $34.23 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $59,510 |
| Oregon | $57,580 |
| District of Columbia | $54,570 |
| South Dakota | $49,800 |
| Vermont | $48,650 |
| Connecticut | $44,620 |
| Maine | $44,000 |
| Minnesota | $39,170 |
| California | $38,660 |
| North Carolina | $38,410 |
| Montana | $38,000 |
| New Mexico | $37,750 |
| Colorado | $37,690 |
| Massachusetts | $37,290 |
| Arizona | $36,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,790 |
| Maryland | $36,420 |
| Ohio | $36,260 |
| Wisconsin | $36,230 |
| New Jersey | $36,150 |
| New York | $35,760 |
| Iowa | $35,700 |
| Idaho | $35,480 |
| Utah | $35,140 |
| Hawaii | $35,040 |
| North Dakota | $34,850 |
| Michigan | $34,820 |
| New Hampshire | $34,650 |
| Georgia | $34,560 |
| West Virginia | $34,480 |
| Delaware | $34,350 |
| Nebraska | $34,320 |
| Illinois | $34,040 |
| Nevada | $33,840 |
| South Carolina | $33,700 |
| Indiana | $32,830 |
| Alaska | $32,150 |
| Tennessee | $31,310 |
| Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| Missouri | $30,750 |
| Texas | $30,680 |
| Kentucky | $29,840 |
| Kansas | $29,710 |
| Oklahoma | $29,650 |
| Florida | $29,530 |
| Wyoming | $29,170 |
| Alabama | $29,150 |
| Arkansas | $28,830 |
| Mississippi | $27,560 |
| Louisiana | $26,030 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Corvallis, OR | $61,880 |
| Bellingham, WA | $61,820 |
| Spokane, WA | $61,440 |
| Kahului, HI | $60,710 |
| Seattle, WA | $59,810 |
| Portland, OR | $59,610 |
| Burlington, VT | $58,740 |
| Bremerton, WA | $58,150 |
| Bend, OR | $51,640 |
| Salem, OR | $50,960 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $50,500 |
| Olympia, WA | $49,840 |
| Kennewick, WA | $49,640 |
| Eugene, OR | $49,570 |
| Medford, OR | $49,480 |
In other countries
Hairdresser belongs to the international group "Hairdressers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Barber$38,210
- Makeup Artist$97,150
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$35,760
- Shampooer$32,600
- Skincare Specialist$45,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.21 ($35,790 a year).
How much does a hairdresser make a month?
About $2,983 a month before tax, based on a median of $35,790 a year.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,040 or less a year ($13.00 an hour); the top 10% make $71,190 or more.
Which state pays hairdressers the most?
Washington, with a median of $59,510 a year, followed by Oregon ($57,580) and District of Columbia ($54,570).
Which city pays hairdressers the most?
Corvallis, OR, with a median of $61,880 a year.
How many hairdressers are there in the United States?
About 305,710 people work as hairdressers.
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.