How much does a hairdresser make in Sacramento?
$36,780a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $17.68 an hour or $3,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.68
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,610Median: $36,780Highest 10%: $60,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,610 | $16.64 | |
| 25th | $35,490 | $17.06 | |
| Median | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 75th | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| 90th | $60,440 | $29.06 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,410 |
| San Francisco, CA | $42,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,640 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $38,280 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,970 |
| Chico, CA | $37,880 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,690 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,440 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $37,380 |
| Hanford, CA | $37,350 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,290 |
| Yuba City, CA | $37,180 |
| Modesto, CA | $36,960 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,900 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $36,760 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,570 |
| Riverside, CA | $36,410 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,880 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,330 |
| Redding, CA | $34,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $17.68 ($36,780 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $36,780 against $35,790 nationally, 3% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $38,660, so Sacramento pays 5% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for hairdresser pay?
84 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,440 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.