How much does a hairdresser make in Maryland?
$36,420a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Maryland. That is $17.51 an hour or $3,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.51
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,830Median: $36,420Highest 10%: $72,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,830 | $15.30 | |
| 25th | $32,710 | $15.73 | |
| Median | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 75th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 90th | $72,940 | $35.07 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salisbury, MD | $39,400 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $37,420 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,320 |
| Washington, DC | $37,020 |
| Baltimore, MD | $36,370 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $32,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 14. Massachusetts | $37,290 |
| 15. Arizona | $36,810 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $36,790 |
| 17. Maryland | $36,420 |
| 18. Ohio | $36,260 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $36,230 |
| 20. New Jersey | $36,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $17.51 ($36,420 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $36,420 against $35,790 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Maryland rank for hairdresser pay?
Maryland ranks 17 of 50 states.
Which city in Maryland pays hairdressers the most?
Salisbury, MD, with a median of $39,400 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.