How much does a hairdresser make in Gainesville?
$28,930a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Gainesville, GA metro area. That is $13.91 an hour or $2,411 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.91
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 285 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,400Median: $28,930Highest 10%: $61,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,400 | $8.37 | |
| 25th | $18,440 | $8.87 | |
| Median | $28,930 | $13.91 | |
| 75th | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| 90th | $61,580 | $29.61 |
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 |
| Columbus, GA | $29,790 |
| Augusta, GA | $29,430 |
| Macon, GA | $26,280 |
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How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Gainesville?
The median hourly pay in the Gainesville, GA metro area is $13.91 ($28,930 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Gainesville than the national average?
No: $28,930 against $35,790 nationally, 19% less.
How does Gainesville compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $34,560, so Gainesville pays 16% less.
Where does Gainesville rank for hairdresser pay?
285 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Gainesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,580 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.