Barbers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for barbers is $14.79 an hour ($30,760 a year). About 2,580 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($38,210). Texas ranks 31st of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for barbers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.63 | $28,340 |
| 25% of workers | $14.16 | $29,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.79 | $30,760 |
| 75% of workers | $17.87 | $37,160 |
| 90% of workers | $38.67 | $80,430 |
Barbers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler | $36,060 | 30 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $33,000 | 790 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $32,770 | 400 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $30,690 | 630 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $29,090 | 350 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $30,680 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $45,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $45,560 |
| Skincare Specialists | $49,250 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,040 |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $36,260 |
| Shampooers | $31,200 |
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