How much does a hairdresser make in San Luis Obispo?
$36,900a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $17.74 an hour or $3,075 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.74
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,340Median: $36,900Highest 10%: $65,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 25th | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| Median | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| 75th | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| 90th | $65,780 | $31.63 |
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 |
| Sacramento, CA | $36,780 |
| 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 San Luis Obispo, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in San Luis Obispo?
The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $17.74 ($36,900 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in San Luis Obispo than the national average?
Yes: $36,900 against $35,790 nationally, 3% more.
How does San Luis Obispo compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $38,660, so San Luis Obispo pays 5% less.
Where does San Luis Obispo rank for hairdresser pay?
80 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in San Luis Obispo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,780 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.