How much does a barber make in Houston?
$30,690a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $14.75 an hour or $2,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.75
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,400Median: $30,690Highest 10%: $79,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,400 | $14.13 | |
| 25th | $30,210 | $14.52 | |
| Median | $30,690 | $14.75 | |
| 75th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| 90th | $79,010 | $37.99 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for barbers.
| Dallas, TX | $33,000 |
| Austin, TX | $32,770 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,090 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $14.75 ($30,690 a year).
Do barbers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $30,690 against $38,210 nationally, 20% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $30,760, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for barber pay?
35 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a barber make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,010 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.