Barbers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for barbers is $17.75 an hour ($36,920 a year). About 530 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($38,210). Pennsylvania ranks 19th of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for barbers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.62 | $30,410 |
| 25% of workers | $15.14 | $31,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.75 | $36,920 |
| 75% of workers | $18.76 | $39,030 |
| 90% of workers | $22.45 | $46,700 |
Barbers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $37,530 | 340 |
| Pittsburgh | $30,990 | 120 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $36,790 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $27,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $47,990 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $52,120 |
| Skincare Specialists | $43,620 |
| Shampooers | $26,130 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $48,310 |
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