How much does a barber make in New York?
$38,580a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in New York. That is $18.55 an hour or $3,215 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.55
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 36
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,430Median: $38,580Highest 10%: $63,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,430 | $17.03 | |
| 25th | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| Median | $38,580 | $18.55 | |
| 75th | $44,670 | $21.48 | |
| 90th | $63,180 | $30.38 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $38,630 |
| Buffalo, NY | $38,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for barbers.
| 13. Connecticut | $41,400 |
| 14. New Mexico | $39,100 |
| 15. Nebraska | $39,090 |
| 16. New York | $38,580 |
| 17. Mississippi | $38,480 |
| 18. California | $38,380 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $36,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $18.55 ($38,580 a year).
Do barbers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $38,580 against $38,210 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New York rank for barber pay?
New York ranks 16 of 36 states.
Which city in New York pays barbers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $38,630 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.