How much does a barber make in San Francisco?
$43,650a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $20.99 an hour or $3,638 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.99
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,270Median: $43,650Highest 10%: $112,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,270 | $19.36 | |
| 25th | $43,240 | $20.79 | |
| Median | $43,650 | $20.99 | |
| 75th | $69,530 | $33.43 | |
| 90th | $112,300 | $53.97 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for barbers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,680 |
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Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $20.99 ($43,650 a year).
Do barbers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $43,650 against $38,210 nationally, 14% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $38,380, so San Francisco pays 14% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for barber pay?
14 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a barber make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,300 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.