How much does a hairdresser make in St. Louis?
$33,350a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $16.03 an hour or $2,779 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.03
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 178 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 2,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,950Median: $33,350Highest 10%: $63,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,950 | $13.92 | |
| 25th | $30,590 | $14.71 | |
| Median | $33,350 | $16.03 | |
| 75th | $43,460 | $20.89 | |
| 90th | $63,650 | $30.60 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Columbia, MO | $35,900 |
| Kansas City, MO | $31,520 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,500 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,800 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $28,630 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker | $64,110 |
| Embalmer | $63,130 |
| Barber | $57,960 |
| Mortician | $49,280 |
| Costume Attendant | $47,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $46,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $45,940 |
| Skincare Specialist | $45,590 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $40,840 |
| Funeral Attendant | $37,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $16.03 ($33,350 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $33,350 against $35,790 nationally, 7% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $30,750, so St. Louis pays 8% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for hairdresser pay?
178 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,650 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.