How much does a hairdresser make in Boulder?
$48,120a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $23.13 an hour or $4,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.13
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,060Median: $48,120Highest 10%: $103,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,060 | $16.86 | |
| 25th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $48,120 | $23.13 | |
| 75th | $81,350 | $39.11 | |
| 90th | $103,400 | $49.73 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Greeley, CO | $44,380 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $41,230 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $36,680 |
| Denver, CO | $36,530 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $36,500 |
| Pueblo, CO | $33,280 |
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Salaries for every job in Boulder, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $23.13 ($48,120 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $48,120 against $35,790 nationally, 34% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $37,690, so Boulder pays 28% more.
Where does Boulder rank for hairdresser pay?
17 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,400 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.