How much does a hairdresser make in Missouri?
$30,750a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Missouri. That is $14.78 an hour or $2,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.78
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $30,750Highest 10%: $58,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $29,350 | $14.11 | |
| Median | $30,750 | $14.78 | |
| 75th | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| 90th | $58,530 | $28.14 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, MO | $35,900 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,350 |
| Kansas City, MO | $31,520 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,500 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,800 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $28,730 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $28,630 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 37. Alaska | $32,150 |
| 38. Tennessee | $31,310 |
| 39. Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| 40. Missouri | $30,750 |
| 41. Texas | $30,680 |
| 42. Kentucky | $29,840 |
| 43. Kansas | $29,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $14.78 ($30,750 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $30,750 against $35,790 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Missouri rank for hairdresser pay?
Missouri ranks 40 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays hairdressers the most?
Columbia, MO, with a median of $35,900 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.