How much does a hairdresser make in Texas?
$30,680a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Texas. That is $14.75 an hour or $2,557 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.75
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 22,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,580Median: $30,680Highest 10%: $59,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,580 | $11.34 | |
| 25th | $28,270 | $13.59 | |
| Median | $30,680 | $14.75 | |
| 75th | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| 90th | $59,730 | $28.72 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $35,220 |
| Dallas, TX | $33,960 |
| Houston, TX | $31,080 |
| San Angelo, TX | $30,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,460 |
| Midland, TX | $30,040 |
| Waco, TX | $29,110 |
| Beaumont, TX | $29,050 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,630 |
| Abilene, TX | $28,230 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,210 |
| Killeen, TX | $28,080 |
| College Station, TX | $27,860 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $27,830 |
| Amarillo, TX | $27,810 |
| Texarkana, TX | $27,750 |
| Longview, TX | $27,640 |
| McAllen, TX | $27,310 |
| El Paso, TX | $26,970 |
| Tyler, TX | $26,950 |
| Laredo, TX | $26,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 38. Tennessee | $31,310 |
| 39. Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| 40. Missouri | $30,750 |
| 41. Texas | $30,680 |
| 42. Kentucky | $29,840 |
| 43. Kansas | $29,710 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $29,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $14.75 ($30,680 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $30,680 against $35,790 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Texas rank for hairdresser pay?
Texas ranks 41 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays hairdressers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $35,220 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.