How much does a hairdresser make in Portland?
$59,610a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.66 an hour or $4,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.66
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 1,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,350Median: $59,610Highest 10%: $77,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $42,740 | $20.55 | |
| Median | $59,610 | $28.66 | |
| 75th | $73,890 | $35.52 | |
| 90th | $77,620 | $37.32 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Corvallis, OR | $61,880 |
| Bend, OR | $51,640 |
| Salem, OR | $50,960 |
| Eugene, OR | $49,570 |
| Medford, OR | $49,480 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Animal Trainer | $66,040 |
| Barber | $64,310 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $59,570 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $59,350 |
| Skincare Specialist | $57,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $50,030 |
| Mortician | $49,930 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $47,280 |
| Residential Advisor | $47,160 |
| Recreation Worker | $42,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.66 ($59,610 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $59,610 against $35,790 nationally, 67% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $57,580, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for hairdresser pay?
6 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,620 or more.
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.