How much does a hairdresser make in Topeka?

$29,160a year

Median yearly pay for hairdressers in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $14.02 an hour or $2,430 a month.

Hourly: $14.02
Vs. national median: -19%
Rank among cities: 275 of 349
Jobs in the area: 140

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $22,340Median: $29,160Highest 10%: $75,100

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$22,340	$10.74
25th	$24,130	$11.60
Median	$29,160	$14.02
75th	$42,310	$20.34
90th	$75,100	$36.11

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for hairdressers.

Lawrence, KS	$36,180
Kansas City, MO	$31,520
Manhattan, KS	$29,700
Joplin, MO	$28,600
Wichita, KS	$28,340

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Related jobs in Topeka

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker	$46,330
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$35,370
Residential Advisor	$34,900
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor	$33,490
Childcare Worker	$32,790
Recreation Worker	$31,040
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$26,410
Animal Caretaker	$25,630

Salaries for every job in Topeka, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Topeka?

The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $14.02 ($29,160 a year).

Do hairdressers make more in Topeka than the national average?

No: $29,160 against $35,790 nationally, 19% less.

How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $29,710, so Topeka pays 2% less.

Where does Topeka rank for hairdresser pay?

275 of 349 metro areas with data.

How much does a hairdresser make starting out in Topeka?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,100 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.