How much does a barber make in Milwaukee?
$35,370a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $17.00 an hour or $2,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,470Median: $35,370Highest 10%: $61,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,470 | $15.13 | |
| 25th | $31,640 | $15.21 | |
| Median | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| 75th | $49,960 | $24.02 | |
| 90th | $61,200 | $29.42 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for barbers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $39,000 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mortician | $57,650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $49,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,700 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $46,190 |
| Skincare Specialist | $44,270 |
| Concierge | $42,010 |
| Residential Advisor | $41,300 |
| Animal Trainer | $40,520 |
| Costume Attendant | $40,440 |
| Hairdresser | $38,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $17.00 ($35,370 a year).
Do barbers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $35,370 against $38,210 nationally, 7% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $36,540, so Milwaukee pays 3% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for barber pay?
27 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a barber make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,200 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.