How much does a barber make in Wisconsin?
$36,540a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in Wisconsin. That is $17.57 an hour or $3,045 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.57
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,530Median: $36,540Highest 10%: $61,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,530 | $14.68 | |
| 25th | $31,610 | $15.20 | |
| Median | $36,540 | $17.57 | |
| 75th | $58,190 | $27.98 | |
| 90th | $61,200 | $29.42 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $39,000 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $35,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for barbers.
| 17. Mississippi | $38,480 |
| 18. California | $38,380 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $36,920 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $36,540 |
| 21. Idaho | $36,040 |
| 22. Michigan | $35,490 |
| 23. Maryland | $35,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $17.57 ($36,540 a year).
Do barbers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $36,540 against $38,210 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for barber pay?
Wisconsin ranks 20 of 36 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays barbers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $39,000 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.