SOC 39-5011 · May 2025 · United States
Barbers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Barbers across the United States is $38,210 per year, measured over 15,000 jobs. The highest state median is in Oregon, at $77,430.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Barbers
Pay for this occupation varies by 213.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Oregon pays $77,430 and Tennessee pays $24,690.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $77,430 | — | |
| 2 | Illinois | $65,430 | — | |
| 3 | Colorado | $61,500 | 480 | |
| 4 | Washington | $61,150 | 1,220 | |
| 5 | Iowa | $58,900 | 130 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $54,850 | — | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $53,990 | 260 | |
| 8 | Florida | $49,410 | 1,240 | |
| 9 | North Dakota | $48,540 | 80 | |
| 10 | Missouri | $47,880 | 580 |
States with the most Barbers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 2,580 | $30,760 | |
| 2 | California | 1,390 | $38,380 | |
| 3 | Florida | 1,240 | $49,410 | |
| 4 | Washington | 1,220 | $61,150 | |
| 5 | Missouri | 580 | $47,880 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 550 | $30,750 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 530 | $36,920 | |
| 8 | Colorado | 480 | $61,500 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 450 | $36,540 | |
| 10 | Indiana | 370 | $33,600 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Springs | $71,970 | 70 |
| 2 | Portland | $64,310 | 180 |
| 3 | Seattle | $63,410 | — |
| 4 | Denver | $61,080 | 290 |
| 5 | St. Louis | $57,960 | 260 |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $57,860 | 110 |
| 7 | Springfield | $56,580 | 100 |
| 8 | North Port | $55,890 | 60 |
| 9 | Tallahassee | $54,750 | 40 |
| 10 | Chicago | $49,700 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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