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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
PercentileYearlyHourly
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
Salaries for every job in Texas

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
Hairdresser salary in all states

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.