How much does a barber make in Maryland?
$35,400a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in Maryland. That is $17.02 an hour or $2,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.02
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 36
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,720Median: $35,400Highest 10%: $58,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,720 | $15.73 | |
| 25th | $35,230 | $16.94 | |
| Median | $35,400 | $17.02 | |
| 75th | $48,670 | $23.40 | |
| 90th | $58,510 | $28.13 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $48,780 |
| Baltimore, MD | $47,380 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for barbers.
| 20. Wisconsin | $36,540 |
| 21. Idaho | $36,040 |
| 22. Michigan | $35,490 |
| 23. Maryland | $35,400 |
| 24. Maine | $35,300 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $34,900 |
| 26. Oklahoma | $34,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $17.02 ($35,400 a year).
Do barbers make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $35,400 against $38,210 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Maryland rank for barber pay?
Maryland ranks 23 of 36 states.
Which city in Maryland pays barbers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $48,780 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.