Top 15 cities for barbers by average salary
| Portland, OR | $71,770 |
|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $71,150 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $62,400 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,980 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,280 |
| Denver, CO | $58,640 |
| Springfield, MO | $58,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,100 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $56,260 |
| Kansas City, MO | $52,170 |
| Sarasota, FL | $51,390 |
| Miami, FL | $51,070 |
| Washington, DC | $50,260 |
| Chicago, IL | $50,240 |
| New York, NY | $48,430 |
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Barbers salary by state
Oregon pays barbers the most statewide, $83,650 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $83,650 | $77,430 | n/a | 1 | $71,770 | $71,770 |
| Washington | $67,540 | $61,150 | 1,220 | 1 | $71,150 | $71,150 |
| Colorado | $59,140 | $61,500 | 480 | 2 | $61,980 | $58,640 |
| Missouri | $55,900 | $47,880 | 580 | 3 | $59,280 | $52,170 |
| Illinois | $55,540 | $65,430 | n/a | 1 | $50,240 | $50,240 |
| Iowa | $54,470 | $58,900 | 130 | 1 | $45,950 | $45,950 |
| New Jersey | $54,080 | $54,850 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $52,980 | $49,410 | 1,240 | 4 | $62,400 | $51,070 |
| Virginia | $51,480 | $46,730 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $50,260 | $50,260 |
| Minnesota | $49,400 | $53,990 | 260 | 1 | $47,580 | $47,580 |
| California | $47,720 | $38,380 | 1,390 | 2 | $58,100 | $47,660 |
| North Carolina | $47,710 | $31,050 | 330 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maine | $46,800 | $35,300 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Dakota | $46,770 | $48,540 | 80 | 1 | $47,330 | $47,330 |
| Georgia | $46,110 | $30,750 | 550 | 1 | $48,320 | $48,320 |
| New York | $44,760 | $38,580 | n/a | 2 | $48,430 | $39,220 |
| Maryland | $44,680 | $35,400 | n/a | 1 | $45,360 | $45,360 |
| South Carolina | $44,600 | $32,900 | 220 | 1 | $44,360 | $44,360 |
| Michigan | $44,490 | $35,490 | n/a | 1 | $45,020 | $45,020 |
| Nebraska | $43,950 | $39,090 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $43,210 | $36,540 | 450 | 1 | $42,380 | $42,380 |
| Louisiana | $42,270 | $44,430 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | $42,120 | $41,400 | 330 | 1 | $43,160 | $43,160 |
| Rhode Island | $41,740 | $34,900 | n/a | 1 | $41,900 | $41,900 |
| Texas | $41,630 | $30,760 | 2,580 | 5 | $44,910 | $36,770 |
| Indiana | $40,760 | $33,600 | 370 | 1 | $41,810 | $41,810 |
| Mississippi | $38,840 | $38,480 | n/a | 1 | $39,720 | $39,720 |
| New Mexico | $38,760 | $39,100 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $37,810 | $36,040 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $37,630 | $36,920 | 530 | 2 | $42,820 | $34,180 |
| Arizona | $35,050 | $34,380 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $34,400 | $34,860 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $29,460 | $24,690 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $28,320 | $29,120 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $28,260 | $25,640 | 170 | 1 | $25,800 | $25,800 |
| Utah | $25,890 | $25,370 | 320 | 1 | $26,080 | $26,080 |
Barbers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $71,770 | $64,310 | $34.51 | 180 |
| Seattle, WA | $71,150 | $63,410 | $34.21 | n/a |
| Tallahassee, FL | $62,400 | $54,750 | $30.00 | 40 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,980 | $71,970 | $29.80 | 70 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,280 | $57,960 | $28.50 | 260 |
| Denver, CO | $58,640 | $61,080 | $28.19 | 290 |
| Springfield, MO | $58,500 | $56,580 | $28.13 | 100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,100 | $43,650 | $27.93 | 170 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $56,260 | $57,860 | $27.05 | 110 |
| Kansas City, MO | $52,170 | $42,210 | $25.08 | 120 |
| Sarasota, FL | $51,390 | $55,890 | $24.71 | 60 |
| Miami, FL | $51,070 | $36,300 | $24.56 | 340 |
| Washington, DC | $50,260 | $48,780 | $24.16 | n/a |
| Chicago, IL | $50,240 | $49,700 | $24.16 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $48,430 | $38,630 | $23.29 | n/a |
| Atlanta, GA | $48,320 | $30,750 | $23.23 | 360 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,660 | $37,680 | $22.91 | 470 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $47,580 | $39,000 | $22.87 | 190 |
| Fargo, ND | $47,330 | $48,810 | $22.76 | 50 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,950 | $31,200 | $22.09 | 30 |
| Baltimore, MD | $45,360 | $47,380 | $21.81 | n/a |
| Detroit, MI | $45,020 | $35,490 | $21.65 | n/a |
| Austin, TX | $44,910 | $32,770 | $21.59 | 400 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $44,360 | $35,890 | $21.33 | 30 |
| Dallas, TX | $44,340 | $33,000 | $21.32 | 790 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,890 | $36,060 | $21.10 | 30 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $43,160 | $43,020 | $20.75 | 130 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $42,820 | $37,530 | $20.59 | 340 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $42,380 | $35,370 | $20.37 | 200 |
| Providence, RI | $41,900 | $34,900 | $20.15 | n/a |
| Indianapolis, IN | $41,810 | $33,570 | $20.10 | 210 |
| Houston, TX | $40,350 | $30,690 | $19.40 | 630 |
| Jackson, MS | $39,720 | $38,480 | $19.10 | n/a |
| Buffalo, NY | $39,220 | $38,580 | $18.86 | 70 |
| San Antonio, TX | $36,770 | $29,090 | $17.68 | 350 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $34,180 | $30,990 | $16.43 | 120 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $26,080 | $26,330 | $12.54 | 220 |
| Little Rock, AR | $25,800 | $24,460 | $12.40 | 80 |
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Barbers salary: questions
Where do barbers make the most money?
In Portland, OR, with an average of $71,770 a year, among the 38 metro areas we cover.
What is the average barbers salary in the U.S.?
$47,070 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $38,210, so half of barbers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should barbers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of barbers nationwide earn between $31,570 (25th percentile) and $58,960 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays barbers the most?
Oregon, with a statewide average of $83,650 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is barbers pay the lowest?
Little Rock, AR, at $25,800 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-5011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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