How much does a barber make in Atlanta?
$30,750a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $14.78 an hour or $2,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.78
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,930Median: $30,750Highest 10%: $92,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,930 | $14.39 | |
| 25th | $30,060 | $14.45 | |
| Median | $30,750 | $14.78 | |
| 75th | $66,920 | $32.17 | |
| 90th | $92,130 | $44.29 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for barbers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Makeup Artist | $160,200 |
| Costume Attendant | $94,900 |
| Mortician | $55,660 |
| Skincare Specialist | $51,320 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $50,320 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $47,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,060 |
| Animal Trainer | $46,810 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,530 |
| Residential Advisor | $41,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $14.78 ($30,750 a year).
Do barbers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $30,750 against $38,210 nationally, 20% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $30,750, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for barber pay?
34 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a barber make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,130 or more.
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.