How much does a hairdresser make in New Mexico?
$37,750a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in New Mexico. That is $18.15 an hour or $3,146 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.15
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,190Median: $37,750Highest 10%: $52,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,190 | $13.07 | |
| 25th | $28,810 | $13.85 | |
| Median | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 75th | $46,240 | $22.23 | |
| 90th | $52,560 | $25.27 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $38,330 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $30,990 |
| Farmington, NM | $27,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 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 |
| 15. Arizona | $36,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $18.15 ($37,750 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $37,750 against $35,790 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for hairdresser pay?
New Mexico ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays hairdressers the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $38,330 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.