How much does a hairdresser make in Mississippi?
$27,560a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Mississippi. That is $13.25 an hour or $2,297 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.25
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,370Median: $27,560Highest 10%: $58,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,370 | $8.35 | |
| 25th | $23,990 | $11.53 | |
| Median | $27,560 | $13.25 | |
| 75th | $39,810 | $19.14 | |
| 90th | $58,790 | $28.26 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $30,980 |
| Jackson, MS | $26,990 |
| Gulfport, MS | $26,890 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $24,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 46. Wyoming | $29,170 |
| 47. Alabama | $29,150 |
| 48. Arkansas | $28,830 |
| 49. Mississippi | $27,560 |
| 50. Louisiana | $26,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $13.25 ($27,560 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $27,560 against $35,790 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for hairdresser pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays hairdressers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $30,980 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.