How much does a hairdresser make in Arkansas?
$28,830a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Arkansas. That is $13.86 an hour or $2,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.86
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,920Median: $28,830Highest 10%: $49,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,920 | $11.50 | |
| 25th | $24,410 | $11.74 | |
| Median | $28,830 | $13.86 | |
| 75th | $33,730 | $16.22 | |
| 90th | $49,990 | $24.03 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $30,980 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $30,410 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $28,680 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $28,090 |
| Little Rock, AR | $27,790 |
| Texarkana, TX | $27,750 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $27,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 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 Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $13.86 ($28,830 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $28,830 against $35,790 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for hairdresser pay?
Arkansas ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays hairdressers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $30,980 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.