How much does a hairdresser make in New York?
$35,760a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in New York. That is $17.19 an hour or $2,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.19
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 20,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,960Median: $35,760Highest 10%: $88,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,960 | $16.33 | |
| 25th | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| Median | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| 75th | $58,320 | $28.04 | |
| 90th | $88,540 | $42.57 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rochester, NY | $36,830 |
| New York, NY | $36,120 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,010 |
| Syracuse, NY | $34,810 |
| Kingston, NY | $34,720 |
| Albany, NY | $34,670 |
| Binghamton, NY | $33,620 |
| Buffalo, NY | $32,950 |
| Utica, NY | $32,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 18. Ohio | $36,260 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $36,230 |
| 20. New Jersey | $36,150 |
| 21. New York | $35,760 |
| 22. Iowa | $35,700 |
| 23. Idaho | $35,480 |
| 24. Utah | $35,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $17.19 ($35,760 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $35,760 against $35,790 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New York rank for hairdresser pay?
New York ranks 21 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays hairdressers the most?
Rochester, NY, with a median of $36,830 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.