The average salary for a barber in the United States is $41,570, but the range typically falls between $30,130 and $49,220. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $19.99, with a range between $14.49 and $23.66.
There are approximately 15,990 people employed as a barber in the United States. With Texas, California, New Jersey employing the highest number of barbers.The state with the best pay for a barber is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $89,810, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $22,860.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $26,770 | $12.87 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,130 | $14.49 |
| Median | $36,150 | $17.38 |
| 75th Percentile | $49,220 | $23.66 |
| 90th Percentile | $61,090 | $29.37 |
The salary of a barber can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a barber in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for barbers are District of Columbia, Washington, Louisiana, New York, Indiana while the worst states are Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah, Alabama, Hawaii.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $24,060 | $26,770 | $27,900 |
| Arizona | $29,460 | $32,840 | $40,490 |
| Arkansas | $28,540 | $35,390 | $51,280 |
| California | $34,430 | $40,080 | $51,550 |
| Colorado | $29,710 | $39,930 | $56,610 |
| Connecticut | $30,790 | $44,970 | $59,140 |
| District of Columbia | $67,320 | $89,810 | $106,870 |
| Florida | $27,040 | $40,910 | $55,280 |
| Georgia | $18,410 | $37,410 | $60,390 |
| Hawaii | $29,470 | $29,410 | $29,470 |
| Illinois | $31,040 | $40,200 | $65,210 |
| Indiana | $18,630 | $42,500 | $57,590 |
| Iowa | $29,350 | $45,090 | $68,910 |
| Kentucky | $20,340 | $36,710 | $52,820 |
| Louisiana | $23,890 | $46,960 | $57,370 |
| Maryland | $27,560 | $34,890 | $37,850 |
| Mississippi | $16,770 | $22,860 | $31,890 |
| Missouri | $27,250 | $42,650 | $66,290 |
| Nebraska | $21,840 | $40,660 | $59,780 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 | $40,510 | $57,300 |
| New York | $31,200 | $49,700 | $67,720 |
| North Carolina | $16,920 | $40,400 | $67,560 |
| North Dakota | $23,510 | $36,600 | $54,120 |
| Oklahoma | $16,080 | $24,360 | $30,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $22,180 | $37,650 | $48,260 |
| South Carolina | $17,730 | $34,300 | $49,340 |
| Tennessee | $19,820 | $33,360 | $55,110 |
| Texas | $28,070 | $44,120 | $73,650 |
| Utah | $23,310 | $29,660 | $45,550 |
| Virginia | $27,540 | $47,240 | $77,800 |
| Washington | $35,860 | $61,830 | $92,650 |
| West Virginia | $26,600 | $37,270 | $62,360 |
| Wisconsin | $27,750 | $36,050 | $47,710 |
Even between cities, the salary of a barber can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for barbers is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $63,010.The city with the lowest average salary for barbers is Salt Lake City, UT with an average salary of $28,410.
Areas with highest average salaries for barbers
Areas with lowest average salaries for barbers
The number of barbers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of barbers has increased by 1,110. On average, the number of barbers has been increasing by 1.9% each year. The salary of barbers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of barbers has increased by $3,520. On average, the salary of barbers has been increasing by 2.3% each year.
Barbers are part of the personal care and service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for barbers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all personal care and service occupations jobs here.
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