How much does a hairdresser make in Syracuse?
$34,810a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $16.74 an hour or $2,901 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.74
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 150 of 349
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $34,810Highest 10%: $121,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,200 | $15.96 | |
| Median | $34,810 | $16.74 | |
| 75th | $94,260 | $45.32 | |
| 90th | $121,700 | $58.52 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for hairdressers.
| Rochester, NY | $36,830 |
| New York, NY | $36,120 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,010 |
| Kingston, NY | $34,720 |
| Albany, NY | $34,670 |
| Binghamton, NY | $33,620 |
| Buffalo, NY | $32,950 |
| Utica, NY | $32,520 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $16.74 ($34,810 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $34,810 against $35,790 nationally, 3% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $35,760, so Syracuse pays 3% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for hairdresser pay?
150 of 349 metro areas with data.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,700 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.