How much does a barber make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.37 an hour or $3,184 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.37
- Average (mean)
- $47,070
- Jobs
- 15,000
| Percentile | Yearly | 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 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Oregon | $77,430 |
| Illinois | $65,430 |
| Colorado | $61,500 |
| Washington | $61,150 |
| Iowa | $58,900 |
| New Jersey | $54,850 |
| Minnesota | $53,990 |
| Florida | $49,410 |
| North Dakota | $48,540 |
| Missouri | $47,880 |
| Virginia | $46,730 |
| Louisiana | $44,430 |
| Connecticut | $41,400 |
| New Mexico | $39,100 |
| Nebraska | $39,090 |
| New York | $38,580 |
| Mississippi | $38,480 |
| California | $38,380 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,920 |
| Wisconsin | $36,540 |
| Idaho | $36,040 |
| Michigan | $35,490 |
| Maryland | $35,400 |
| Maine | $35,300 |
| Rhode Island | $34,900 |
| Oklahoma | $34,860 |
| Arizona | $34,380 |
| Indiana | $33,600 |
| South Carolina | $32,900 |
| North Carolina | $31,050 |
| Texas | $30,760 |
| Georgia | $30,750 |
| Alabama | $29,120 |
| Arkansas | $25,640 |
| Utah | $25,370 |
| Tennessee | $24,690 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $71,970 |
| Portland, OR | $64,310 |
| Seattle, WA | $63,410 |
| Denver, CO | $61,080 |
| St. Louis, MO | $57,960 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $57,860 |
| Springfield, MO | $56,580 |
| North Port, FL | $55,890 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $54,750 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,700 |
| Fargo, ND | $48,810 |
| Washington, DC | $48,780 |
| Baltimore, MD | $47,380 |
| San Francisco, CA | $43,650 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $43,020 |
In other countries
Barber belongs to the international group "Hairdressers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Hairdresser$35,790
- Makeup Artist$97,150
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$35,760
- Shampooer$32,600
- Skincare Specialist$45,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.37 ($38,210 a year).
How much does a barber make a month?
About $3,184 a month before tax, based on a median of $38,210 a year.
How much does a barber make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,600 or less a year ($13.75 an hour); the top 10% make $76,460 or more.
Which state pays barbers the most?
Oregon, with a median of $77,430 a year, followed by Illinois ($65,430) and Colorado ($61,500).
Which city pays barbers the most?
Colorado Springs, CO, with a median of $71,970 a year.
How many barbers are there in the United States?
About 15,000 people work as barbers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.