How much does a barber make in Dallas?
$33,000a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $15.87 an hour or $2,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.87
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,550Median: $33,000Highest 10%: $81,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,550 | $14.21 | |
| 25th | $30,010 | $14.43 | |
| Median | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| 75th | $38,440 | $18.48 | |
| 90th | $81,660 | $39.26 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for barbers.
| Austin, TX | $32,770 |
| Houston, TX | $30,690 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,090 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,470 |
| Skincare Specialist | $54,290 |
| Mortician | $48,140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $46,650 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $45,690 |
| Residential Advisor | $38,470 |
| Concierge | $38,140 |
| Gambling Service Worker | $36,640 |
| Crematory Operator | $36,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $15.87 ($33,000 a year).
Do barbers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $33,000 against $38,210 nationally, 14% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $30,760, so Dallas pays 7% more.
Where does Dallas rank for barber pay?
30 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a barber make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,660 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.