How much does a barber make in Philadelphia?
$37,530a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $18.04 an hour or $3,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.04
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,950Median: $37,530Highest 10%: $54,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,950 | $15.36 | |
| 25th | $36,890 | $17.74 | |
| Median | $37,530 | $18.04 | |
| 75th | $46,700 | $22.45 | |
| 90th | $54,850 | $26.37 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for barbers.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $30,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $18.04 ($37,530 a year).
Do barbers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $37,530 against $38,210 nationally, 2% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $36,920, so Philadelphia pays 2% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for barber pay?
22 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a barber make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,850 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.