Barbers pay in California
In California, the median pay for barbers is $18.45 an hour ($38,380 a year). About 1,390 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($38,210). California ranks 18th of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for barbers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.26 | $35,900 |
| 25% of workers | $17.81 | $37,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.45 | $38,380 |
| 75% of workers | $21.53 | $44,790 |
| 90% of workers | $33.43 | $69,530 |
Barbers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $43,650 | 170 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $37,680 | 470 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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|---|---|
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $36,630 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $59,020 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $38,660 |
| Skincare Specialists | $38,770 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $56,110 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $44,360 |
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $77,840 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $140,870 |
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