How much does a barber make in California?
$38,380a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in California. That is $18.45 an hour or $3,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.45
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,900Median: $38,380Highest 10%: $69,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 25th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| Median | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| 75th | $44,790 | $21.53 | |
| 90th | $69,530 | $33.43 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $43,650 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for barbers.
| 15. Nebraska | $39,090 |
| 16. New York | $38,580 |
| 17. Mississippi | $38,480 |
| 18. California | $38,380 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $36,920 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $36,540 |
| 21. Idaho | $36,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.45 ($38,380 a year).
Do barbers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $38,380 against $38,210 nationally, 0% more.
Where does California rank for barber pay?
California ranks 18 of 36 states.
Which city in California pays barbers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $43,650 a year.
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.