Barbers

Occupation

$38,960
National Median Salary
$18.73
Median Hourly Wage
18,100
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$27,770
$32,050
$38,960
$59,180
$78,440

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+53.3%
10 Year Change
$25,410
2014 Median
$38,960
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Barbers

Industry Annual Median Employment
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $53,890 50
Other Personal Services $52,900 390
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $52,000 70
Personal and Laundry Services $38,620 17,660
Personal Care Services $38,170 17,260

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Top Paying States for Barbers

State Annual Median Employment
District of Columbia $102,360 —
Iowa $78,480 140
Washington $70,750 360
North Carolina $64,290 250
Colorado $56,690 630

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State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Other Personal Services Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Personal and Laundry Services Personal Care Services Educational Services Technical and Trade Schools