Barbers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $38,210 · Median hourly: $18.37 · Employment: 15,000
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 |
| 25th | $31,570 | $15.18 |
| Median | $38,210 | $18.37 |
| 75th | $58,960 | $28.35 |
| 90th | $76,460 | $36.76 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 39-5011
- Total U.S. employment: 15,000
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The mean wage of $47,070 sits 23.2% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
With approximately 15,000 barbers employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
Barbers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $29,120 | $14.00 | -23.8% | 0 |
| Arizona | $34,380 | $16.53 | -10.0% | 0 |
| Arkansas | $25,640 | $12.33 | -32.9% | 170 |
| California | $38,380 | $18.45 | +0.4% | 1,390 |
| Colorado | $61,500 | $29.57 | +61.0% | 480 |
| Connecticut | $41,400 | $19.90 | +8.3% | 330 |
| Florida | $49,410 | $23.76 | +29.3% | 1,240 |
| Georgia | $30,750 | $14.79 | -19.5% | 550 |
| Idaho | $36,040 | $17.33 | -5.7% | 130 |
| Illinois | $65,430 | $31.46 | +71.2% | 0 |
| Indiana | $33,600 | $16.15 | -12.1% | 370 |
| Iowa | $58,900 | $28.32 | +54.1% | 130 |
| Louisiana | $44,430 | $21.36 | +16.3% | 40 |
| Maine | $35,300 | $16.97 | -7.6% | 50 |
| Maryland | $35,400 | $17.02 | -7.4% | 0 |
| Michigan | $35,490 | $17.06 | -7.1% | 0 |
| Minnesota | $53,990 | $25.96 | +41.3% | 260 |
| Mississippi | $38,480 | $18.50 | +0.7% | 0 |
| Missouri | $47,880 | $23.02 | +25.3% | 580 |
| Nebraska | $39,090 | $18.79 | +2.3% | 0 |
| New Jersey | $54,850 | $26.37 | +43.5% | 0 |
| New Mexico | $39,100 | $18.80 | +2.3% | 50 |
| New York | $38,580 | $18.55 | +1.0% | 0 |
| North Carolina | $31,050 | $14.93 | -18.7% | 330 |
| North Dakota | $48,540 | $23.34 | +27.0% | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $34,860 | $16.76 | -8.8% | 170 |
| Oregon | $77,430 | $37.22 | +102.6% | 0 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,920 | $17.75 | -3.4% | 530 |
| Rhode Island | $34,900 | $16.78 | -8.7% | 0 |
| South Carolina | $32,900 | $15.82 | -13.9% | 220 |
| Tennessee | $24,690 | $11.87 | -35.4% | 0 |
| Texas | $30,760 | $14.79 | -19.5% | 2,580 |
| Utah | $25,370 | $12.20 | -33.6% | 320 |
| Virginia | $46,730 | $22.47 | +22.3% | 160 |
| Washington | $61,150 | $29.40 | +60.0% | 1,220 |
| Wisconsin | $36,540 | $17.57 | -4.4% | 450 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for barbers?
The median annual wage for barbers is $38,210 ($18.37 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays barbers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many barbers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 15,000 barbers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do barbers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.37. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.