Barbers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for barbers is $18.37 an hour ($38,210 a year). About 15,000 people work in this job there.
Pay range for barbers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.75 | $28,600 |
| 25% of workers | $15.18 | $31,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.37 | $38,210 |
| 75% of workers | $28.35 | $58,960 |
| 90% of workers | $36.76 | $76,460 |
Best-paying states for barbers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $77,430 | 0 |
| Illinois | $65,430 | 0 |
| Colorado | $61,500 | 480 |
| Washington | $61,150 | 1,220 |
| Iowa | $58,900 | 130 |
| New Jersey | $54,850 | 0 |
| Minnesota | $53,990 | 260 |
| Florida | $49,410 | 1,240 |
| North Dakota | $48,540 | 80 |
| Missouri | $47,880 | 580 |
Pay by state
- California · $38,380
- Florida · $49,410
- Georgia · $30,750
- Missouri · $47,880
- Pennsylvania · $36,920
- Texas · $30,760
- Washington · $61,150
Education, experience and outlook for barbers
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +3.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $35,790 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $49,400 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $35,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $48,590 |
| Skincare Specialists | $45,330 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $41,640 |
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $69,770 |
| Shampooers | $32,600 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.