How much does a barber make in Texas?
$30,760a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in Texas. That is $14.79 an hour or $2,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.79
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 2,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,340Median: $30,760Highest 10%: $80,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,340 | $13.63 | |
| 25th | $29,460 | $14.16 | |
| Median | $30,760 | $14.79 | |
| 75th | $37,160 | $17.87 | |
| 90th | $80,430 | $38.67 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tyler, TX | $36,060 |
| Dallas, TX | $33,000 |
| Austin, TX | $32,770 |
| Houston, TX | $30,690 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for barbers.
| 28. Indiana | $33,600 |
| 29. South Carolina | $32,900 |
| 30. North Carolina | $31,050 |
| 31. Texas | $30,760 |
| 32. Georgia | $30,750 |
| 33. Alabama | $29,120 |
| 34. Arkansas | $25,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $14.79 ($30,760 a year).
Do barbers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $30,760 against $38,210 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Texas rank for barber pay?
Texas ranks 31 of 36 states.
Which city in Texas pays barbers the most?
Tyler, TX, with a median of $36,060 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.