Hairdresser salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A hairdresser earns a median of $35,790 a year ($17.21 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $43,960. About 305,710 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $35,790
- Gross pay
- $1,376.54
- Federal income tax
- −$81.34
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$85.35
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$19.96
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,189.89
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $35,790
- Federal
- $2,115
- FICA
- $2,738
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $30,937
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Hairdresser salary by state
| State | Median salary | Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $59,510 | $63,800 | 6,930 |
| Oregon | $57,580 | $57,220 | 1,860 |
| District of Columbia | $54,570 | $70,320 | 870 |
| South Dakota | $49,800 | $48,310 | 690 |
| Vermont | $48,650 | $54,760 | 440 |
| Connecticut | $44,620 | $49,130 | 4,090 |
| Maine | $44,000 | $48,760 | 970 |
| Minnesota | $39,170 | $48,240 | 5,320 |
| California | $38,660 | $48,290 | 27,080 |
| North Carolina | $38,410 | $43,670 | 8,490 |
| Montana | $38,000 | $42,890 | 690 |
| New Mexico | $37,750 | $39,550 | 1,230 |
| Colorado | $37,690 | $51,590 | 6,820 |
| Massachusetts | $37,290 | $49,700 | 9,600 |
| Arizona | $36,810 | $43,000 | 7,840 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,790 | $43,000 | 19,350 |
| Maryland | $36,420 | $45,350 | 5,860 |
| Ohio | $36,260 | $44,680 | 12,890 |
| Wisconsin | $36,230 | $39,190 | 6,260 |
| New Jersey | $36,150 | $52,200 | 15,500 |
| New York | $35,760 | $50,040 | 20,740 |
| Iowa | $35,700 | $40,410 | 2,930 |
| Idaho | $35,480 | $35,740 | 2,250 |
| Utah | $35,140 | $41,840 | 2,810 |
| Hawaii | $35,040 | $45,920 | 930 |
| North Dakota | $34,850 | $43,810 | 870 |
| Michigan | $34,820 | $47,290 | 8,970 |
| New Hampshire | $34,650 | $39,180 | 1,950 |
| Georgia | $34,560 | $42,830 | 7,910 |
| West Virginia | $34,480 | $40,320 | 1,020 |
| Delaware | $34,350 | $42,990 | 1,270 |
| Nebraska | $34,320 | $43,850 | 1,890 |
| Illinois | $34,040 | $39,720 | 13,190 |
| Nevada | $33,840 | $38,830 | 1,940 |
| South Carolina | $33,700 | $42,580 | 3,570 |
| Indiana | $32,830 | $36,720 | 5,920 |
| Alaska | $32,150 | $41,750 | 330 |
| Tennessee | $31,310 | $38,100 | 6,080 |
| Rhode Island | $31,200 | $35,620 | 1,470 |
| Missouri | $30,750 | $40,240 | 5,430 |
| Texas | $30,680 | $38,820 | 22,440 |
| Kentucky | $29,840 | $41,390 | 2,350 |
| Kansas | $29,710 | $39,980 | 2,190 |
| Oklahoma | $29,650 | $36,290 | 1,920 |
| Florida | $29,530 | $36,210 | 23,530 |
| Wyoming | $29,170 | $34,370 | 360 |
| Alabama | $29,150 | $33,700 | 3,300 |
| Arkansas | $28,830 | $33,100 | 1,410 |
| Mississippi | $27,560 | $33,830 | 1,040 |
| Louisiana | $26,030 | $27,600 | 2,720 |
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BLS occupation: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 39-5012). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.21; the average is $21.13.
Which state pays hairdressers the most?
Washington ($59,510 median), followed by Oregon and District of Columbia.
What is the salary range for a hairdresser?
The bottom 10% earn under $27,040 and the top 10% earn over $71,190 a year.
How much is $35,790 after taxes?
About $30,937 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $30,058 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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