Barbers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for barberss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Oregon$83,650
- Washington$67,540
- Colorado$59,140
- Missouri$55,900
- Illinois$55,540
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $83,650 | $77,430 | $40 | +77.7% | — |
| 2 | Washington | $67,540 | $61,150 | $32 | +43.5% | 1,220 |
| 3 | Colorado | $59,140 | $61,500 | $28 | +25.6% | 480 |
| 4 | Missouri | $55,900 | $47,880 | $27 | +18.8% | 580 |
| 5 | Illinois | $55,540 | $65,430 | $27 | +18% | — |
| 6 | Iowa | $54,470 | $58,900 | $26 | +15.7% | 130 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $54,080 | $54,850 | $26 | +14.9% | — |
| 8 | Florida | $52,980 | $49,410 | $25 | +12.6% | 1,240 |
| 9 | Virginia | $51,480 | $46,730 | $25 | +9.4% | 160 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $49,400 | $53,990 | $24 | +5% | 260 |
| 11 | California | $47,720 | $38,380 | $23 | +1.4% | 1,390 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $47,710 | $31,050 | $23 | +1.4% | 330 |
| 13 | Maine | $46,800 | $35,300 | $23 | -0.6% | 50 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $46,770 | $48,540 | $22 | -0.6% | 80 |
| 15 | Georgia | $46,110 | $30,750 | $22 | -2% | 550 |
| 16 | New York | $44,760 | $38,580 | $22 | -4.9% | — |
| 17 | Maryland | $44,680 | $35,400 | $21 | -5.1% | — |
| 18 | South Carolina | $44,600 | $32,900 | $21 | -5.2% | 220 |
| 19 | Michigan | $44,490 | $35,490 | $21 | -5.5% | — |
| 20 | Nebraska | $43,950 | $39,090 | $21 | -6.6% | — |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $43,210 | $36,540 | $21 | -8.2% | 450 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $42,270 | $44,430 | $20 | -10.2% | 40 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $42,120 | $41,400 | $20 | -10.5% | 330 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $41,740 | $34,900 | $20 | -11.3% | — |
| 25 | Texas | $41,630 | $30,760 | $20 | -11.6% | 2,580 |
| 26 | Indiana | $40,760 | $33,600 | $20 | -13.4% | 370 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $38,840 | $38,480 | $19 | -17.5% | — |
| 28 | New Mexico | $38,760 | $39,100 | $19 | -17.7% | 50 |
| 29 | Idaho | $37,810 | $36,040 | $18 | -19.7% | 130 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $37,630 | $36,920 | $18 | -20.1% | 530 |
| 31 | Arizona | $35,050 | $34,380 | $17 | -25.5% | — |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $34,400 | $34,860 | $17 | -26.9% | 170 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $29,460 | $24,690 | $14 | -37.4% | — |
| 34 | Alabama | $28,320 | $29,120 | $14 | -39.8% | — |
| 35 | Arkansas | $28,260 | $25,640 | $14 | -40% | 170 |
| 36 | Utah | $25,890 | $25,370 | $12 | -45% | 320 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 39 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Springs, CO | $71,970 | $61,980 | 70 |
| 2 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $64,310 | $71,770 | 180 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $63,410 | $71,150 | — |
| 4 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,080 | $58,640 | 290 |
| 5 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $57,960 | $59,280 | 260 |
| 6 | Jacksonville, FL | $57,860 | $56,260 | 110 |
| 7 | Springfield, MO | $56,580 | $58,500 | 100 |
| 8 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $55,890 | $51,390 | 60 |
| 9 | Tallahassee, FL | $54,750 | $62,400 | 40 |
| 10 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,700 | $50,240 | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing barberss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Personal Services | $65,430 | $65,420 | — |
| 2 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $57,730 | $61,980 | 50 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $56,120 | $60,640 | 80 |
| 4 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $56,120 | $60,640 | 80 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $46,990 | $53,710 | 120 |
| 6 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $45,620 | $52,610 | 90 |
| 7 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $39,310 | $41,550 | 50 |
| 8 | Hospitals | $39,300 | $41,200 | 40 |
| 9 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $39,270 | $40,830 | 40 |
| 10 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $39,270 | $40,870 | 40 |
| 11 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, State Government Owned | $39,270 | $40,830 | 40 |
| 12 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $38,210 | $47,070 | 15,000 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do barbers make in the U.S.?
The median barbers salary in the United States is $38,210 per year (mean $47,070), and about 80% earn between $28,600 and $76,460.
How much do barbers make per hour?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $47,070 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays barbers the most?
Oregon has the highest average pay for barbers at $83,650 per year (median $77,430).
What is the job outlook for barbers?
Employment is projected to change +4.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 8,400 openings per year.