How much does a hairdresser make in Indiana?
$32,830a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Indiana. That is $15.78 an hour or $2,736 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.78
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,890Median: $32,830Highest 10%: $58,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,890 | $11.49 | |
| 25th | $27,980 | $13.45 | |
| Median | $32,830 | $15.78 | |
| 75th | $44,910 | $21.59 | |
| 90th | $58,620 | $28.18 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,790 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $34,380 |
| Chicago, IL | $34,260 |
| Louisville, KY | $33,620 |
| Columbus, IN | $31,300 |
| Lafayette, IN | $31,270 |
| Muncie, IN | $31,020 |
| Michigan City, IN | $30,820 |
| South Bend, IN | $30,770 |
| Bloomington, IN | $30,360 |
| Kokomo, IN | $30,320 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $29,950 |
| Elkhart, IN | $29,780 |
| Evansville, IN | $29,700 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $28,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 33. Illinois | $34,040 |
| 34. Nevada | $33,840 |
| 35. South Carolina | $33,700 |
| 36. Indiana | $32,830 |
| 37. Alaska | $32,150 |
| 38. Tennessee | $31,310 |
| 39. Rhode Island | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $15.78 ($32,830 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $32,830 against $35,790 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Indiana rank for hairdresser pay?
Indiana ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Indiana pays hairdressers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $36,790 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.