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Overview for Barbers

SOC Code: 39-5011
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  • Career Cluster

    Human Services

  • Career Pathway

    • Personal Care Services

Occupation Description

Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.

Annual Wages

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0$34,360 - Annual Median Wage$37.5K
  • 10th Percentile $27750
  • 25th Percentile $28110
  • Median $34360
  • 75th Percentile $45560
  • 90th Percentile $47710

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Barbers
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100%
Average Wage
$36,050/year
$17.33/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Current Openings
4
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70%
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$34,500/year
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Typical Entry Level Education
Less than high school
Current Openings
17
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68%
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$27,560/year
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Typical Entry Level Education
Less than high school
Current Openings
500+
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Amusement and Recreation Attendants
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67%
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$28,060/year
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Typical Entry Level Education
Less than high school
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67%
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$31,190/year
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Current Openings by County

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Number of Jobs

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0Number of JobsBase-Year 2022Projected-Year 20320250500750100012501500Highcharts.com
Average Annual
  • Job Growth 1.7%
  • Job Openings 134

5 Most Recent Job Openings

Barbers
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Common Job Titles

  • Barber
  • Hair Cutter
  • Barber Shop Operator
  • Barber Instructor
  • Licensed Barber

Typical Tasks

  • Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  • Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  • Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  • Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  • Clean work stations and sweep floors.
  • Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.
  • Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
  • Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.
  • Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
  • Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.