How much does a hairdresser make in Boston?
$37,430a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,119 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 7,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,600Median: $37,430Highest 10%: $78,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,600 | $15.19 | |
| 25th | $34,970 | $16.81 | |
| Median | $37,430 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $59,960 | $28.83 | |
| 90th | $78,850 | $37.91 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $46,520 |
| Springfield, MA | $36,690 |
| Worcester, MA | $36,430 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $35,550 |
| Providence, RI | $31,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $18.00 ($37,430 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $37,430 against $35,790 nationally, 5% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $37,290, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for hairdresser pay?
65 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,850 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.