How much does a barber make in Rhode Island?
$34,900a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in Rhode Island. That is $16.78 an hour or $2,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.78
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 36
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,480Median: $34,900Highest 10%: $63,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,480 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| Median | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| 75th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 90th | $63,230 | $30.40 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $34,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for barbers.
| 22. Michigan | $35,490 |
| 23. Maryland | $35,400 |
| 24. Maine | $35,300 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $34,900 |
| 26. Oklahoma | $34,860 |
| 27. Arizona | $34,380 |
| 28. Indiana | $33,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $16.78 ($34,900 a year).
Do barbers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $34,900 against $38,210 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for barber pay?
Rhode Island ranks 25 of 36 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays barbers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $34,900 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.