Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$28,600
- 25th Percentile — Junior$31,570
- 50th Percentile — Median$38,210
- 75th Percentile — Senior$58,960
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$76,460
The top 10% of Barbers earn $76,460 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $28,600, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $83,650 | +77.7% |
| Hawaii (est.) | $72,958 | +55.0% |
| District of Columbia (est.) | $71,546 | +52.0% |
| Washington | $67,540 | +43.5% |
| Alaska (est.) | $62,132 | +32.0% |
| Massachusetts (est.) | $61,191 | +30.0% |
| Colorado | $59,140 | +25.6% |
| Missouri | $55,900 | +18.8% |
| Illinois | $55,540 | +18.0% |
| Iowa | $54,470 | +15.7% |
| New Jersey | $54,080 | +14.9% |
| New Hampshire (est.) | $53,660 | +14.0% |
| Florida | $52,980 | +12.6% |
| Virginia | $51,480 | +9.4% |
| Vermont (est.) | $50,836 | +8.0% |
| Delaware (est.) | $49,424 | +5.0% |
| Minnesota | $49,400 | +5.0% |
| Nevada (est.) | $48,011 | +2.0% |
| California | $47,720 | +1.4% |
| North Carolina | $47,710 | +1.4% |
| Maine | $46,800 | -0.6% |
| North Dakota | $46,770 | -0.6% |
| Georgia | $46,110 | -2.0% |
| New York | $44,760 | -4.9% |
| Montana (est.) | $44,716 | -5.0% |
| Maryland | $44,680 | -5.1% |
| South Carolina | $44,600 | -5.2% |
| Michigan | $44,490 | -5.5% |
| Nebraska | $43,950 | -6.6% |
| Wyoming (est.) | $43,775 | -7.0% |
| Wisconsin | $43,210 | -8.2% |
| Louisiana | $42,270 | -10.2% |
| Connecticut | $42,120 | -10.5% |
| Rhode Island | $41,740 | -11.3% |
| Texas | $41,630 | -11.6% |
| Ohio (est.) | $41,422 | -12.0% |
| South Dakota (est.) | $40,951 | -13.0% |
| Indiana | $40,760 | -13.4% |
| Kansas (est.) | $40,010 | -15.0% |
| Kentucky (est.) | $39,068 | -17.0% |
| Mississippi | $38,840 | -17.5% |
| New Mexico | $38,760 | -17.7% |
| Idaho | $37,810 | -19.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $37,630 | -20.1% |
| West Virginia (est.) | $36,715 | -22.0% |
| Arizona | $35,050 | -25.5% |
| Oklahoma | $34,400 | -26.9% |
| Tennessee | $29,460 | -37.4% |
| Alabama | $28,320 | -39.8% |
| Arkansas | $28,260 | -40.0% |
| Utah | $25,890 | -45.0% |
What Factors Affect Barbers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Barbers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Oregon pays an average of $83,650, while Utah pays $25,890 — a gap of $57,760 per year.
The middle half of Barbers earn between $31,570 and $58,960 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600, while the top 10% earn more than $76,460.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Barbers?
The average salary for Barbers in the United States is $47,070 per year, with a median of $38,210.
What is the starting salary for Barbers?
Entry-level Barbers typically earn between $28,600 and $31,570 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Barbers the most?
Oregon pays Barbers the most at $83,650 per year on average, followed by Washington ($67,540) and Colorado ($59,140).
How much do Barbers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $47,070, Barbers earn approximately $22.63 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Barbers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 15,000 Barbers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $47,070 and a median of $38,210 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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