How much does a hairdresser make in Georgia?
$34,560a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Georgia. That is $16.62 an hour or $2,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.62
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,310Median: $34,560Highest 10%: $79,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,310 | $8.32 | |
| 25th | $24,810 | $11.93 | |
| Median | $34,560 | $16.62 | |
| 75th | $48,730 | $23.43 | |
| 90th | $79,170 | $38.06 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Gainesville, GA | $28,930 |
| Macon, GA | $26,280 |
| Albany, GA | $23,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 26. North Dakota | $34,850 |
| 27. Michigan | $34,820 |
| 28. New Hampshire | $34,650 |
| 29. Georgia | $34,560 |
| 30. West Virginia | $34,480 |
| 31. Delaware | $34,350 |
| 32. Nebraska | $34,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $16.62 ($34,560 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $34,560 against $35,790 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Georgia rank for hairdresser pay?
Georgia ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in Georgia pays hairdressers the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $34,640 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.