How much does a hairdresser make in Pennsylvania?
$36,790a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Pennsylvania. That is $17.69 an hour or $3,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.69
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 19,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,700Median: $36,790Highest 10%: $68,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,700 | $11.39 | |
| 25th | $29,050 | $13.97 | |
| Median | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| 75th | $55,360 | $26.62 | |
| 90th | $68,750 | $33.05 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $38,100 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,920 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,690 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,320 |
| State College, PA | $36,540 |
| Reading, PA | $36,350 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $36,100 |
| York, PA | $36,050 |
| Erie, PA | $35,540 |
| Scranton, PA | $35,540 |
| Lancaster, PA | $35,510 |
| Johnstown, PA | $34,720 |
| Williamsport, PA | $30,580 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $30,550 |
| Altoona, PA | $30,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 13. Colorado | $37,690 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $37,290 |
| 15. Arizona | $36,810 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $36,790 |
| 17. Maryland | $36,420 |
| 18. Ohio | $36,260 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $36,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.69 ($36,790 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $36,790 against $35,790 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for hairdresser pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays hairdressers the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $38,100 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.