How much does a hairdresser make in Helena?
$38,160a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $18.35 an hour or $3,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.35
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,550Median: $38,160Highest 10%: $83,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,550 | $10.84 | |
| 25th | $27,540 | $13.24 | |
| Median | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| 75th | $60,020 | $28.86 | |
| 90th | $83,870 | $40.32 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Great Falls, MT | $42,450 |
| Billings, MT | $40,950 |
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How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $18.35 ($38,160 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Helena than the national average?
Yes: $38,160 against $35,790 nationally, 7% more.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $38,000, so Helena pays 0% more.
Where does Helena rank for hairdresser pay?
53 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,870 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.