How much does a hairdresser make in Athens?
$30,250a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $14.54 an hour or $2,521 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.54
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 237 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,300Median: $30,250Highest 10%: $75,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,300 | $8.32 | |
| 25th | $23,050 | $11.08 | |
| Median | $30,250 | $14.54 | |
| 75th | $49,960 | $24.02 | |
| 90th | $75,230 | $36.17 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Atlanta, GA | $34,640 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $30,380 |
| Brunswick, GA | $30,260 |
| Savannah, GA | $30,210 |
| Columbus, GA | $29,790 |
| Augusta, GA | $29,430 |
| Gainesville, GA | $28,930 |
| Macon, GA | $26,280 |
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How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $14.54 ($30,250 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $30,250 against $35,790 nationally, 15% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $34,560, so Athens pays 12% less.
Where does Athens rank for hairdresser pay?
237 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,230 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.