SOC 39-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Barbers — Alabama
Alabama
The median wage for Barbers in Alabama is $29,120 per year, 23.8% below the national median of $38,210.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Barbers in Alabama is $29,120 per year, 23.8% below the national median of $38,210. Half of workers earn between $27,430 and $29,120. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $26,380 and the ninetieth at $29,120.
Alabama ranks number 33rd out of 36 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 690 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 649th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,380 | −31.0% |
| 25th | $27,430 | −28.2% |
| Median (50th) | $29,120 | −23.8% |
| 75th | $29,120 | −23.8% |
| 90th | $29,120 | −23.8% |
| Mean | $28,320 | −25.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $29,120 goes as far as $32,793 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,793US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,120 a year, 23.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,380 to $29,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 33rd of 36 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Barbers in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $29,120, or $14.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,210, so pay in Alabama is 23.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $29,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,380 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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