How much does a hairdresser make in Houston?
$31,080a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $14.94 an hour or $2,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.94
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 203 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 5,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,600Median: $31,080Highest 10%: $60,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,600 | $11.35 | |
| 25th | $28,340 | $13.63 | |
| Median | $31,080 | $14.94 | |
| 75th | $49,840 | $23.96 | |
| 90th | $60,150 | $28.92 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Austin, TX | $35,220 |
| Dallas, TX | $33,960 |
| San Angelo, TX | $30,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,460 |
| Midland, TX | $30,040 |
| Waco, TX | $29,110 |
| Beaumont, TX | $29,050 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,630 |
| Abilene, TX | $28,230 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,210 |
| Killeen, TX | $28,080 |
| College Station, TX | $27,860 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $27,830 |
| Amarillo, TX | $27,810 |
| Texarkana, TX | $27,750 |
| Longview, TX | $27,640 |
| McAllen, TX | $27,310 |
| El Paso, TX | $26,970 |
| Tyler, TX | $26,950 |
| Laredo, TX | $26,130 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $14.94 ($31,080 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $31,080 against $35,790 nationally, 13% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $30,680, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for hairdresser pay?
203 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,150 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.