📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Barbers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$38,266
per year
Median
$34,466
per year
Hourly
$18.4
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$25,726
25th Percentile — Junior$32,566
50th Percentile — Median$34,466
75th Percentile — Senior$47,956
90th Percentile — Top Earners$53,559
💡 Top-earning Barberss in Texas make up to $53,559 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$33.0k
2021
$34.0k
2022
$35.0k
2023
$36.1k
2024
$37.2k
2025
$38.3k
2026
📈 Barbers salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.0% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Barbers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $37,118 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $34,439 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $37,883 -1.0% Medium
Austin $41,327 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $36,735 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $31,378 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $37,118 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $33,291 -13.0% Medium
Plano $39,031 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $30,613 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $31,378 -18.0% Medium
Garland $36,353 -5.0% Medium
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Barbers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Barberss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $38,266 per year, Texas's Barbers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $25,726–$32,566, while experienced Barberss can command $47,956–$53,559.

Looking ahead, the Barbers profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ 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
  • The average Barbers salary in Texas is $38,266 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $40,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Barberss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Barbers employment.
  • At $38,266/year, Texas Barbers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $40,280/year.