SOC 39-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Barbers — Virginia
Virginia
The median wage for Barbers in Virginia is $46,730 per year, 22.3% above 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 Virginia is $46,730 per year, 22.3% above the national median of $38,210. Pay ranges from under $37,270 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,860 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,120 to $57,620.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Among the 36 states with published data for this occupation, Virginia ranks 11th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 552nd of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,270 | −2.5% |
| 25th | $44,120 | +15.5% |
| Median (50th) | $46,730 | +22.3% |
| 75th | $57,620 | +50.8% |
| 90th | $75,860 | +98.5% |
| Mean | $51,480 | +34.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $46,730 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$46,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,222US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,730 a year, 22.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,270 to $75,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 36 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Barbers in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $46,730, or $22.47 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 Virginia is 22.3% 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 Virginia earns more than $75,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,270 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Virginia. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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