How much does a barber make in Seattle?
$63,410a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $30.49 an hour or $5,284 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.49
- Vs. national median
- +66%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 38
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,430Median: $63,410Highest 10%: $76,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,430 | $29.05 | |
| 25th | $61,150 | $29.40 | |
| Median | $63,410 | $30.49 | |
| 75th | $75,160 | $36.13 | |
| 90th | $76,880 | $36.96 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for barbers.
| Portland, OR | $64,310 |
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Salaries for every job in Seattle, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $30.49 ($63,410 a year).
Do barbers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $63,410 against $38,210 nationally, 66% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $61,150, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for barber pay?
3 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a barber make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,880 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.