How much does a hairdresser make in Salem?
$50,960a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $24.50 an hour or $4,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.50
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,780Median: $50,960Highest 10%: $69,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,780 | $16.24 | |
| 25th | $40,520 | $19.48 | |
| Median | $50,960 | $24.50 | |
| 75th | $58,920 | $28.33 | |
| 90th | $69,960 | $33.63 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Corvallis, OR | $61,880 |
| Portland, OR | $59,610 |
| Bend, OR | $51,640 |
| Eugene, OR | $49,570 |
| Medford, OR | $49,480 |
Related jobs in Salem
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $24.50 ($50,960 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $50,960 against $35,790 nationally, 42% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $57,580, so Salem pays 11% less.
Where does Salem rank for hairdresser pay?
10 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,960 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.