How much does a hairdresser make in Montana?
$38,000a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Montana. That is $18.27 an hour or $3,167 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.27
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,160Median: $38,000Highest 10%: $75,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,160 | $10.65 | |
| 25th | $24,270 | $11.67 | |
| Median | $38,000 | $18.27 | |
| 75th | $59,900 | $28.80 | |
| 90th | $75,440 | $36.27 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Great Falls, MT | $42,450 |
| Billings, MT | $40,950 |
| Helena, MT | $38,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 8. Minnesota | $39,170 |
| 9. California | $38,660 |
| 10. North Carolina | $38,410 |
| 11. Montana | $38,000 |
| 12. New Mexico | $37,750 |
| 13. Colorado | $37,690 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $37,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $18.27 ($38,000 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $38,000 against $35,790 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Montana rank for hairdresser pay?
Montana ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Montana pays hairdressers the most?
Great Falls, MT, with a median of $42,450 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.