How much does a barber make in Austin?
$32,770a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $15.75 an hour or $2,731 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.75
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,100Median: $32,770Highest 10%: $82,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,100 | $14.47 | |
| 25th | $30,730 | $14.77 | |
| Median | $32,770 | $15.75 | |
| 75th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| 90th | $82,740 | $39.78 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for barbers.
| Dallas, TX | $33,000 |
| Houston, TX | $30,690 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,090 |
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Salaries for every job in Austin, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $15.75 ($32,770 a year).
Do barbers make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $32,770 against $38,210 nationally, 14% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $30,760, so Austin pays 7% more.
Where does Austin rank for barber pay?
31 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a barber make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,740 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.