How much does a hairdresser make in North Carolina?
$38,410a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in North Carolina. That is $18.47 an hour or $3,201 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.47
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,880Median: $38,410Highest 10%: $61,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,880 | $12.92 | |
| 25th | $29,270 | $14.07 | |
| Median | $38,410 | $18.47 | |
| 75th | $48,300 | $23.22 | |
| 90th | $61,530 | $29.58 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $48,060 |
| Raleigh, NC | $43,700 |
| Asheville, NC | $40,620 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $39,990 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $38,980 |
| Charlotte, NC | $38,530 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $38,290 |
| Greensboro, NC | $37,620 |
| Wilmington, NC | $37,230 |
| Hickory, NC | $35,100 |
| Greenville, NC | $34,980 |
| Burlington, NC | $34,700 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $30,740 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $27,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 7. Maine | $44,000 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $18.47 ($38,410 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $38,410 against $35,790 nationally, 7% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for hairdresser pay?
North Carolina ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays hairdressers the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $48,060 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.