How Much Money Does a Barber Make?
Barbers cut and style hair, typically for men. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the demand for barbers will grow by 1 percent through 2016, resulting in the creation of approximately 600 jobs.
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General Average Income
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Barbers average an annual salary of $26,610.
Salary Range
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The lowest-paid 10 percent of barbers earn salaries around $15,720, while the highest-paid 10 percent earn $40,580.
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Largest Employers
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The largest employers of barbers are personal care services and psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals. Barbers employed in these areas earn average salaries of $26,480 and $31,270, respectively.
Highest-Paying Employers
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The highest-paying employers of barbers are trade and technical schools and local governments. Barbers working in these fields average annual salaries of $35,890 and $33,510, respectively.
Highest-Paying Areas
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The states with the highest-paid barbers are Georgia, Hawaii, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, where workers receive average incomes between $29,750 and $35,320.
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