How much does a hairdresser make in Michigan?
$34,820a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Michigan. That is $16.74 an hour or $2,902 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.74
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,960Median: $34,820Highest 10%: $95,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| 25th | $28,870 | $13.88 | |
| Median | $34,820 | $16.74 | |
| 75th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 90th | $95,370 | $45.85 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $38,740 |
| Lansing, MI | $37,380 |
| Niles, MI | $36,960 |
| Midland, MI | $35,580 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $35,490 |
| Detroit, MI | $34,960 |
| Traverse City, MI | $34,950 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $34,770 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $34,110 |
| Saginaw, MI | $33,650 |
| Muskegon, MI | $31,110 |
| South Bend, IN | $30,770 |
| Bay City, MI | $30,720 |
| Monroe, MI | $30,690 |
| Jackson, MI | $30,640 |
| Flint, MI | $30,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 24. Utah | $35,140 |
| 25. Hawaii | $35,040 |
| 26. North Dakota | $34,850 |
| 27. Michigan | $34,820 |
| 28. New Hampshire | $34,650 |
| 29. Georgia | $34,560 |
| 30. West Virginia | $34,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $16.74 ($34,820 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $34,820 against $35,790 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Michigan rank for hairdresser pay?
Michigan ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays hairdressers the most?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, with a median of $38,740 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.