How much does a hairdresser make in Connecticut?
$44,620a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Connecticut. That is $21.45 an hour or $3,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.45
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $44,620Highest 10%: $72,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $34,310 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| 75th | $59,790 | $28.75 | |
| 90th | $72,620 | $34.91 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $46,470 |
| Norwich, CT | $44,270 |
| Hartford, CT | $42,650 |
| New Haven, CT | $36,480 |
| Waterbury, CT | $36,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 3. District of Columbia | $54,570 |
| 4. South Dakota | $49,800 |
| 5. Vermont | $48,650 |
| 6. Connecticut | $44,620 |
| 7. Maine | $44,000 |
| 8. Minnesota | $39,170 |
| 9. California | $38,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $21.45 ($44,620 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $44,620 against $35,790 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for hairdresser pay?
Connecticut ranks 6 of 50 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays hairdressers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $46,470 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.