How much does a hairdresser make in Colorado?
$37,690a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Colorado. That is $18.12 an hour or $3,141 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.12
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,520Median: $37,690Highest 10%: $98,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,520 | $15.15 | |
| 25th | $35,330 | $16.99 | |
| Median | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 75th | $59,710 | $28.71 | |
| 90th | $98,860 | $47.53 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $48,120 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 10. North Carolina | $38,410 |
| 11. Montana | $38,000 |
| 12. New Mexico | $37,750 |
| 13. Colorado | $37,690 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $37,290 |
| 15. Arizona | $36,810 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $36,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $18.12 ($37,690 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $37,690 against $35,790 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Colorado rank for hairdresser pay?
Colorado ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays hairdressers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $48,120 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.