How much does a hairdresser make in Alabama?
$29,150a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Alabama. That is $14.01 an hour or $2,429 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.01
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,300Median: $29,150Highest 10%: $56,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,300 | $10.24 | |
| 25th | $23,610 | $11.35 | |
| Median | $29,150 | $14.01 | |
| 75th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 90th | $56,700 | $27.26 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Montgomery, AL | $30,530 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $30,250 |
| Columbus, GA | $29,790 |
| Mobile, AL | $29,700 |
| Huntsville, AL | $29,150 |
| Birmingham, AL | $29,000 |
| Florence, AL | $28,550 |
| Decatur, AL | $28,430 |
| Dothan, AL | $28,150 |
| Auburn, AL | $27,980 |
| Gadsden, AL | $27,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 44. Oklahoma | $29,650 |
| 45. Florida | $29,530 |
| 46. Wyoming | $29,170 |
| 47. Alabama | $29,150 |
| 48. Arkansas | $28,830 |
| 49. Mississippi | $27,560 |
| 50. Louisiana | $26,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $14.01 ($29,150 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $29,150 against $35,790 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Alabama rank for hairdresser pay?
Alabama ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays hairdressers the most?
Montgomery, AL, with a median of $30,530 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.