How much does a barber make in Pennsylvania?
$36,920a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in Pennsylvania. That is $17.75 an hour or $3,077 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.75
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,410Median: $36,920Highest 10%: $46,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,410 | $14.62 | |
| 25th | $31,490 | $15.14 | |
| Median | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 75th | $39,030 | $18.76 | |
| 90th | $46,700 | $22.45 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,530 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $30,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for barbers.
| 16. New York | $38,580 |
| 17. Mississippi | $38,480 |
| 18. California | $38,380 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $36,920 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $36,540 |
| 21. Idaho | $36,040 |
| 22. Michigan | $35,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.75 ($36,920 a year).
Do barbers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $36,920 against $38,210 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for barber pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 19 of 36 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays barbers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $37,530 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.