How much does a hairdresser make in Tennessee?
$31,310a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Tennessee. That is $15.05 an hour or $2,609 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.05
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,700Median: $31,310Highest 10%: $58,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,700 | $12.36 | |
| 25th | $28,820 | $13.86 | |
| Median | $31,310 | $15.05 | |
| 75th | $39,990 | $19.23 | |
| 90th | $58,000 | $27.88 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $34,430 |
| Memphis, TN | $30,980 |
| Knoxville, TN | $30,650 |
| Cleveland, TN | $30,390 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $30,380 |
| Clarksville, TN | $29,900 |
| Morristown, TN | $29,210 |
| Johnson City, TN | $28,980 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 35. South Carolina | $33,700 |
| 36. Indiana | $32,830 |
| 37. Alaska | $32,150 |
| 38. Tennessee | $31,310 |
| 39. Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| 40. Missouri | $30,750 |
| 41. Texas | $30,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $15.05 ($31,310 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $31,310 against $35,790 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for hairdresser pay?
Tennessee ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays hairdressers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $34,430 a year.
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.