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Barbers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Barbers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,380
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.9% vs 2024
$47,720
Mean Salary
$38,380
Median Salary
$18.45
Hourly Rate
1,390 people work as Barbers in California
Barbers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Barbers in California earn a median salary of $38,380 per year ($3,198/month).
This is 7.2% below the national average of $41,361.
California ranks #18 out of 36 states for Barbers pay.
Approximately 1,390 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Barbers
Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.38
Speaking
3.12
Social Perceptiveness
3.12
Service Orientation
3.12
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.42
Administration and Management
3.16
English Language
3.14
Economics and Accounting
3.03
Psychology
3.0
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(28.7% of workers)
Salaries for Barbers in California range from $35,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $69,530 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,040 and $44,790.
Median $38,380
P10: $35,900P25: $37,040P75: $44,790P90: $69,530
10th
$35,900
25th
$37,040
Median
$38,380
75th
$44,790
90th
$69,530
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,900
$17.26
$2,991
25th Percentile
$37,040
$17.81
$3,086
Median (50th)
$38,380
$18.45
$3,198
75th Percentile
$44,790
$21.53
$3,732
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$69,530
$33.43
$5,794
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,720 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Barbers in California is $38,380 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,720.
What is the salary range for a Barbers in California?
Salaries for Barbers in California range from $35,900 at the 10th percentile to $69,530 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,040 and $44,790.
What is the starting salary for a Barbers in California?
Entry-level Barbers positions in California typically start around $35,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,040 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Barbers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,390 people are employed as Barbers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Barbers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Barbers in California is approximately $18.45 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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