How much does a hairdresser make in Columbus?
$29,790a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $14.32 an hour or $2,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.32
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 251 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,790Median: $29,790Highest 10%: $62,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,790 | $8.07 | |
| 25th | $22,360 | $10.75 | |
| Median | $29,790 | $14.32 | |
| 75th | $40,410 | $19.43 | |
| 90th | $62,150 | $29.88 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Atlanta, GA | $34,640 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $30,380 |
| Brunswick, GA | $30,260 |
| Athens, GA | $30,250 |
| Savannah, GA | $30,210 |
| 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 Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $14.32 ($29,790 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $29,790 against $35,790 nationally, 17% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $34,560, so Columbus pays 14% less.
Where does Columbus rank for hairdresser pay?
251 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,150 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.