How much does a barber make in Los Angeles?
$37,680a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $18.12 an hour or $3,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.12
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,960Median: $37,680Highest 10%: $89,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $37,250 | $17.91 | |
| Median | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| 75th | $44,710 | $21.50 | |
| 90th | $89,070 | $42.82 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for barbers.
| San Francisco, CA | $43,650 |
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Salaries for every job in Los Angeles, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $18.12 ($37,680 a year).
Do barbers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $37,680 against $38,210 nationally, 1% less.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $38,380, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for barber pay?
21 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a barber make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,070 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.