How much does a barber make in Missouri?
$47,880a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in Missouri. That is $23.02 an hour or $3,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.02
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,710Median: $47,880Highest 10%: $80,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| 25th | $38,840 | $18.67 | |
| Median | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| 75th | $76,460 | $36.76 | |
| 90th | $80,950 | $38.92 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $57,960 |
| Springfield, MO | $56,580 |
| Kansas City, MO | $42,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for barbers.
| 7. Minnesota | $53,990 |
| 8. Florida | $49,410 |
| 9. North Dakota | $48,540 |
| 10. Missouri | $47,880 |
| 11. Virginia | $46,730 |
| 12. Louisiana | $44,430 |
| 13. Connecticut | $41,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $23.02 ($47,880 a year).
Do barbers make more in Missouri than the national average?
Yes: $47,880 against $38,210 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Missouri rank for barber pay?
Missouri ranks 10 of 36 states.
Which city in Missouri pays barbers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $57,960 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.