Barbers Salary by State
The national median pay for barbers is $38,210 a year. By state, it ranges from $24,690 in Tennessee to $77,430 in Oregon.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,600
- 25th percentile
- $31,570
- Median
- $38,210
- 75th percentile
- $58,960
- Top 10%
- $76,460
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 15,000 jobs.
Median pay in 36 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $77,430 | +103% | $64,310 | $103,800 | Not published |
| 2 | Illinois | $65,430 | +71% | $31,460 | $71,990 | Not published |
| 3 | Colorado | $61,500 | +61% | $33,130 | $81,060 | 480 |
| 4 | Washington | $61,150 | +60% | $52,540 | $76,480 | 1,220 |
| 5 | Iowa | $58,900 | +54% | $31,200 | $81,710 | 130 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $54,850 | +44% | $32,220 | $88,440 | Not published |
| 7 | Minnesota | $53,990 | +41% | $39,000 | $59,170 | 260 |
| 8 | Florida | $49,410 | +29% | $31,000 | $79,490 | 1,240 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $48,540 | +27% | $28,760 | $59,070 | 80 |
| 10 | Missouri | $47,880 | +25% | $36,710 | $80,950 | 580 |
| 11 | Virginia | $46,730 | +22% | $37,270 | $75,860 | 160 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $44,430 | +16% | $22,340 | $56,110 | 40 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $41,400 | +8% | $38,500 | $48,600 | 330 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $39,100 | +2% | $36,440 | $41,180 | 50 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $39,090 | +2% | $30,570 | $58,390 | Not published |
| 16 | New York | $38,580 | +1% | $35,430 | $63,180 | Not published |
| 17 | Mississippi | $38,480 | +1% | $26,290 | $42,870 | Not published |
| 18 | California | $38,380 | 0% | $35,900 | $69,530 | 1,390 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $36,920 | −3% | $30,410 | $46,700 | 530 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $36,540 | −4% | $30,530 | $61,200 | 450 |
| 21 | Idaho | $36,040 | −6% | $21,880 | $59,590 | 130 |
| 22 | Michigan | $35,490 | −7% | $28,840 | $71,810 | Not published |
| 23 | Maryland | $35,400 | −7% | $32,720 | $58,510 | Not published |
| 24 | Maine | $35,300 | −8% | $30,470 | $74,930 | 50 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $34,900 | −9% | $34,480 | $63,230 | Not published |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $34,860 | −9% | $29,340 | $35,820 | 170 |
| 27 | Arizona | $34,380 | −10% | $31,950 | $37,440 | Not published |
| 28 | Indiana | $33,600 | −12% | $29,670 | $60,060 | 370 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $32,900 | −14% | $23,240 | $74,570 | 220 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $31,050 | −19% | $28,370 | $90,270 | 330 |
| 31 | Texas | $30,760 | −19% | $28,340 | $80,430 | 2,580 |
| 32 | Georgia | $30,750 | −20% | $27,950 | $78,710 | 550 |
| 33 | Alabama | $29,120 | −24% | $26,380 | $29,120 | Not published |
| 34 | Arkansas | $25,640 | −33% | $24,240 | $33,750 | 170 |
| 35 | Utah | $25,370 | −34% | $23,890 | $26,810 | 320 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $24,690 | −35% | $22,850 | $43,620 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Barbers salary questions
Which state pays barbers the most?
Oregon, with a median of $77,430 a year (+103% vs. the national median of $38,210). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays barbers the least?
Tennessee, with a median of $24,690 a year (−35% vs. national).
Where do most barbers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 2,580, with a median of $30,760.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.