SOC 39-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Barbers — Illinois
Illinois · 1 metro areas compared
In Illinois the median wage for Barbers reaches $65,430 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Illinois the median wage for Barbers reaches $65,430 a year. That is 71.2% more than the national median of $38,210. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,430 and $71,930. The lowest tenth earn under $31,460, while the highest tenth earn more than $71,990.
Among the 36 states with published data for this occupation, Illinois ranks 2nd by median wage. Chicago leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,700. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 337th of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,460 | −17.7% |
| 25th | $34,430 | −9.9% |
| Median (50th) | $65,430 | +71.2% |
| 75th | $71,930 | +88.2% |
| 90th | $71,990 | +88.4% |
| Mean | $55,540 | +45.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $49,700 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $65,430 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$65,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,430US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,430 a year, 71.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,460 to $71,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 2nd of 36 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $49,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Barbers in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $65,430, or $31.46 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 Illinois is 71.2% higher. 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 Illinois earns more than $71,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,460 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $49,700 per year.
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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