BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Barbers in Wisconsin

$43,210 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$20.77 per hour

▼ 8.2% below U.S. average21st of 36 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$43,210per year
Median$36,540per year
Hourly$20.77per hour
10th – 90th percentile$30,530 – $61,200per year

Barbers Pay Range in Wisconsin

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$30,530
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$31,610
  • 50th Percentile — Median$36,540
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$58,190
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$61,200

Half of Barbers in Wisconsin earn more than $36,540. The top 10% make $61,200 or more, while entry-level workers start around $30,530.

Barbers in Wisconsin: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Wisconsin ranks 21st of 36 states for Barbers pay, at $43,210 per year (8.2% below the U.S. average of $47,070).
  • 450 people work as Barbers in Wisconsin — 3.0% of all U.S. Barbers jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.58: Barbers jobs are more concentrated in Wisconsin than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,530; the top 10% earn over $61,200.
  • Hourly equivalent: $20.77 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Oregon at $83,650.
  • Among personal services jobs in Wisconsin, Skincare Specialists pays the most ($46,010).

Barbers Job Market in Wisconsin

Key factors affecting compensation

Wisconsin's key industries are Manufacturing, Healthcare, Agriculture, and its job market is rated moderate. Barbers here earn $43,210 on average, placing the state 21st nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.92 (U.S. = 1.00), a Wisconsin salary of $43,210 is roughly equivalent to $46,967 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Maryland ($44,680), South Carolina ($44,600), Michigan ($44,490) are the closest alternatives for Barbers weighing a move.

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 Barbers salary in Wisconsin?

The average Barbers salary in Wisconsin is $43,210 per year (median $36,540), which is 8.2% below the national average of $47,070.

How does Wisconsin rank for Barbers pay?

Wisconsin ranks 21st out of 36 states. The highest-paying state is Oregon ($83,650/yr).

How much do entry-level Barbers make in Wisconsin?

The lowest-paid 10% of Barbers in Wisconsin earn about $30,530 per year and the 25th percentile is $31,610.

How much do Barbers make per hour in Wisconsin?

About $20.77 per hour, based on the $43,210 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Barbers work in Wisconsin?

BLS counts 450 Barbers jobs in Wisconsin (OEWS May 2025).

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