How much does a hairdresser make in Kentucky?
$29,840a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Kentucky. That is $14.35 an hour or $2,487 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.35
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,580Median: $29,840Highest 10%: $76,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,580 | $10.86 | |
| 25th | $26,730 | $12.85 | |
| Median | $29,840 | $14.35 | |
| 75th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| 90th | $76,170 | $36.62 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,790 |
| Louisville, KY | $33,620 |
| Clarksville, TN | $29,900 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,580 |
| Lexington, KY | $29,230 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $28,580 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $28,390 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,350 |
| Owensboro, KY | $27,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 39. Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| 40. Missouri | $30,750 |
| 41. Texas | $30,680 |
| 42. Kentucky | $29,840 |
| 43. Kansas | $29,710 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $29,650 |
| 45. Florida | $29,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $14.35 ($29,840 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $29,840 against $35,790 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for hairdresser pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky 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.