How much does a barber make in Portland?
$64,310a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $30.92 an hour or $5,359 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.92
- Vs. national median
- +68%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,030Median: $64,310Highest 10%: $103,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,030 | $26.94 | |
| 25th | $59,910 | $28.80 | |
| Median | $64,310 | $30.92 | |
| 75th | $77,430 | $37.23 | |
| 90th | $103,800 | $49.90 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for barbers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Animal Trainer | $66,040 |
| Hairdresser | $59,610 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $59,570 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $59,350 |
| Skincare Specialist | $57,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $50,030 |
| Mortician | $49,930 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $47,280 |
| Residential Advisor | $47,160 |
| Recreation Worker | $42,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $30.92 ($64,310 a year).
Do barbers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $64,310 against $38,210 nationally, 68% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $77,430, so Portland pays 17% less.
Where does Portland rank for barber pay?
2 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a barber make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,800 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.