How much does a hairdresser make in Denver?
$36,530a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $17.56 an hour or $3,044 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.56
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 4,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,300Median: $36,530Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,300 | $16.49 | |
| 25th | $35,380 | $17.01 | |
| Median | $36,530 | $17.56 | |
| 75th | $57,510 | $27.65 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.24 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Boulder, CO | $48,120 |
| Greeley, CO | $44,380 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $41,230 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $36,680 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $36,500 |
| Pueblo, CO | $33,280 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $17.56 ($36,530 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $36,530 against $35,790 nationally, 2% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $37,690, so Denver pays 3% less.
Where does Denver rank for hairdresser pay?
93 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,300 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.