Barbers

Incomes vary widely depending on a barber's experience, the location of the shop, the number of hours worked, tipping habits of the clientele, and whether or not a barber owns the business. The personality and initiative of a barber also impacts the ability to draw a loyal following. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that, in May 2023, the median annual income for full-time, salaried barbers, including tips, was $36,150. The highest paid 10 percent earned more than $61,090 per year, while the lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $26,770 annually. Fifty percent of barbers earned between $30,130 and $49,220. Many established barbers and barber/owners earn incomes that well exceed the median.