How much does a hairdresser make in Maine?
$44,000a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Maine. That is $21.15 an hour or $3,667 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.15
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,640Median: $44,000Highest 10%: $63,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,640 | $14.73 | |
| 25th | $37,000 | $17.79 | |
| Median | $44,000 | $21.15 | |
| 75th | $61,860 | $29.74 | |
| 90th | $63,640 | $30.60 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $46,460 |
| Lewiston, ME | $38,200 |
| Bangor, ME | $37,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 4. South Dakota | $49,800 |
| 5. Vermont | $48,650 |
| 6. Connecticut | $44,620 |
| 7. Maine | $44,000 |
| 8. Minnesota | $39,170 |
| 9. California | $38,660 |
| 10. North Carolina | $38,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $21.15 ($44,000 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $44,000 against $35,790 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Maine rank for hairdresser pay?
Maine ranks 7 of 50 states.
Which city in Maine pays hairdressers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $46,460 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.