How much does a hairdresser make in Albuquerque?
$38,330a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $18.43 an hour or $3,194 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.43
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,600Median: $38,330Highest 10%: $50,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,600 | $13.27 | |
| 25th | $29,100 | $13.99 | |
| Median | $38,330 | $18.43 | |
| 75th | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| 90th | $50,030 | $24.05 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Santa Fe, NM | $30,990 |
| Farmington, NM | $27,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $18.43 ($38,330 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $38,330 against $35,790 nationally, 7% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $37,750, so Albuquerque pays 2% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for hairdresser pay?
48 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,030 or more.
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.