How much does a hairdresser make in Tampa?

$29,520a year

Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $14.19 an hour or $2,460 a month.

Hourly: $14.19
Vs. national median: -18%
Rank among cities: 263 of 349
Jobs in the area: 4,540

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $28,130Median: $29,520Highest 10%: $66,370

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$28,130	$13.52
25th	$28,690	$13.79
Median	$29,520	$14.19
75th	$36,660	$17.63
90th	$66,370	$31.91

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for hairdressers.

Naples, FL	$33,480
Homosassa Springs, FL	$30,250
Pensacola, FL	$29,940
Crestview, FL	$29,830
Miami, FL	$29,790
Cape Coral, FL	$29,760
North Port, FL	$29,690
Orlando, FL	$29,470
Sebastian, FL	$29,250
Port St. Lucie, FL	$29,200
Wildwood, FL	$29,200
Punta Gorda, FL	$29,160
Lakeland, FL	$29,030
Palm Bay, FL	$29,020
Tallahassee, FL	$29,010
Jacksonville, FL	$28,900
Deltona, FL	$28,370
Gainesville, FL	$27,930
Ocala, FL	$27,180
Panama City, FL	$27,170

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Related jobs in Tampa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker	$63,470
Embalmer	$60,300
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker	$49,180
Mortician	$48,540
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker	$46,250
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor	$45,490
Residential Advisor	$44,810
Skincare Specialist	$43,920
Animal Trainer	$43,680
Crematory Operator	$39,240

Salaries for every job in Tampa, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Tampa?

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $14.19 ($29,520 a year).

Do hairdressers make more in Tampa than the national average?

No: $29,520 against $35,790 nationally, 18% less.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $29,530, so Tampa pays 0% more.

Where does Tampa rank for hairdresser pay?

263 of 349 metro areas with data.

How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Tampa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,370 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.