Barbers Salary in U.S.
SOC 39-5011 · National · 2024 BLS OEWS
The median salary for a Barbers in U.S. is $38,960 per year as of 2024. That works out to roughly $18.73 per hour. 18,100 people work as Barbers in U.S.. Wages have grown 53% since 2014, when the median was $25,410.
Median Annual Salary
$38,960
Mean Annual
$47,800
Median Hourly
$18.73
Total Employed
18,100
Salary Distribution
$28k
10th
$32k
25th
$39k
Median
$59k
75th
$78k
90th
Salary by Industry
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Retail Trade | $55,860 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $54,230 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $53,890 |
| Other Personal Services | $52,900 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $52,000 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $52,000 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $49,160 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $45,640 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $39,720 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $38,830 |
| Personal and Laundry Services | $38,620 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $38,620 |
| Personal Care Services | $38,170 |
| Educational Services | $35,580 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | $33,870 |
| Educational Services | $33,870 |
Salary Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,960 |
| 2023 | $36,150 |
| 2022 | $34,990 |
| 2021 | $29,970 |
| 2020 | $32,470 |
| 2019 | $30,150 |
| 2018 | $27,960 |
| 2017 | $25,650 |
| 2016 | $25,760 |
| 2015 | $24,850 |
| 2014 | $25,410 |
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