Barbers Salary in California

Barbers in California earn the most in San Francisco (average $58,100 a year) and the least in Los Angeles ($47,660), across the 2 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the barbers average at $47,720 and the median at $38,380 for 1,390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,070.

Barbers average salary by city in California

San Francisco$58,100
Los Angeles$47,660

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Francisco	$58,100	$43,650	$43,240	$47,185	116
Los Angeles	$47,660	$37,680	$37,250	$39,423	114

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Barbers salary in other states

Barbers salary by city and state

More about pay in California

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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