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Barbers is a notable career in the 39 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Barbers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 39-5011 |
| title | Barbers |
| onet code | 39-5011.00 |
| description | Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 39 |
| tot emp | 18,100 |
| a mean | 47,800 |
| a median | 38,960 |
| a pct10 | 27,770 |
| a pct25 | 32,050 |
| a pct75 | 59,180 |
| a pct90 | 78,440 |
| h mean | 22 |
| h median | 18 |
The day-to-day work of a barbers typically centers on clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Service Orientation, and Social Perceptiveness. Across the top 5 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.15 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working barbers, the most common entry qualification is a Post (28.7%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $102,360 and lowest in Mississippi at $24,110 — a 4.2× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Iowa, Washington, North Carolina, Colorado) average $74,514. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $102,360 | $93,910 | $71,350 | $107,760 | — |
| Iowa | $78,480 | $67,740 | $33,450 | $79,660 | 140 |
| Washington | $70,750 | $82,730 | $41,080 | $127,170 | 360 |
| North Carolina | $64,290 | $73,230 | $41,070 | $104,700 | 250 |
| Colorado | $56,690 | $58,860 | $35,300 | $76,210 | 630 |
| Louisiana | $49,850 | $46,910 | $28,890 | $54,470 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $49,360 | $48,880 | $31,470 | $73,520 | 1,150 |
| Massachusetts | $48,990 | $45,860 | $38,340 | $53,310 | — |
| Kentucky | $48,930 | $48,730 | $26,460 | $66,180 | — |
| Georgia | $47,630 | $47,780 | $18,330 | $85,600 | 650 |
| Ohio | $46,930 | $47,930 | $34,430 | $60,040 | — |
| Florida | $46,900 | $50,850 | $30,320 | $79,270 | 1,730 |
| Maryland | $46,530 | $50,680 | $44,870 | $69,230 | — |
| Virginia | $44,760 | $53,670 | $36,080 | $80,620 | — |
| Missouri | $44,390 | $50,440 | $28,690 | $78,470 | 470 |
| Indiana | $43,590 | $41,960 | $19,070 | $56,470 | 270 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,570 | $40,580 | $27,860 | $52,900 | 920 |
| South Carolina | $37,300 | $40,620 | $19,490 | $62,950 | 490 |
| Minnesota | $37,250 | $36,340 | $30,390 | $37,620 | — |
| California | $36,590 | $45,480 | $33,870 | $63,910 | 1,630 |
| Maine | $36,460 | $44,470 | $29,430 | $73,050 | 70 |
| Texas | $36,400 | $49,090 | $27,310 | $94,350 | 3,920 |
| Illinois | $36,300 | $48,510 | $32,320 | $68,490 | 290 |
| Connecticut | $35,810 | $40,740 | $34,740 | $58,070 | — |
| West Virginia | $34,360 | $38,450 | $22,840 | $58,990 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $34,360 | $37,290 | $29,010 | $49,190 | 350 |
| North Dakota | $34,100 | $38,180 | $27,410 | $57,300 | 50 |
| Arizona | $32,840 | $33,500 | $30,530 | $35,610 | — |
| New York | $32,050 | $48,140 | $32,050 | $86,850 | — |
| Oklahoma | $31,450 | $29,940 | $16,480 | $34,190 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $31,230 | $34,410 | $20,110 | $51,610 | 280 |
| Michigan | $29,390 | $36,240 | $25,290 | $56,440 | 190 |
| Alabama | $27,850 | $27,640 | $23,570 | $28,620 | 90 |
| Utah | $25,290 | $26,200 | $23,500 | $25,740 | 290 |
| Arkansas | $24,700 | $28,450 | $23,210 | $39,530 | 180 |
| Mississippi | $24,110 | $35,220 | $17,210 | $72,700 | 60 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for barbers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Barber or Barber Shop Operator frequently describe the same role.
This data helps you understand how Barbers compares to others in the 39 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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