How much does a hairdresser make in Seattle?
$59,810a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,984 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 4,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,910Median: $59,810Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,910 | $18.71 | |
| 25th | $46,370 | $22.29 | |
| Median | $59,810 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $74,260 | $35.70 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.72 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Bellingham, WA | $61,820 |
| Spokane, WA | $61,440 |
| Portland, OR | $59,610 |
| Bremerton, WA | $58,150 |
| Olympia, WA | $49,840 |
| Kennewick, WA | $49,640 |
| Yakima, WA | $46,270 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $38,810 |
| Lewiston, ID | $37,820 |
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How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $28.75 ($59,810 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $59,810 against $35,790 nationally, 67% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $59,510, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for hairdresser pay?
5 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,300 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.