How much does a hairdresser make in Rhode Island?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Rhode Island. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $38,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $32,950 | $15.84 | |
| 90th | $38,630 | $18.57 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 36. Indiana | $32,830 |
| 37. Alaska | $32,150 |
| 38. Tennessee | $31,310 |
| 39. Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| 40. Missouri | $30,750 |
| 41. Texas | $30,680 |
| 42. Kentucky | $29,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $35,790 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for hairdresser pay?
Rhode Island ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays hairdressers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $31,200 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.