Barber Salary in California
Median annual pay in California
$38,380
$18.45/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in California
$34,664
Regional Price Parity: 110.720 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($38,210): +$170 (+0.4%)
California ranks 18th of 36 states by median pay, and 26th of 36 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,900 | $17.26 |
| 25th percentile | $37,040 | $17.81 |
| Median | $38,380 | $18.45 |
| 75th percentile | $44,790 | $21.53 |
| 90th percentile | $69,530 | $33.43 |
Employment
- Employment in California
- 1,390
Advertisements
Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in California
- $38,380
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $38,210
- Difference
- +$170 (+0.4%)
Cost of living
$38,380 ÷ 110.720 × 100 = $34,664
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | ||
| 16th | $38,580 | $35,748 24th |
| Mississippi | ||
| 17th | $38,480 | $44,254 13th |
| California This page | ||
| 18th | $38,380 | $34,664 26th |
| Pennsylvania | ||
| 19th | $36,920 | $37,839 19th |
| Wisconsin | ||
| 20th | $36,540 | $38,833 18th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Hairdresser, Hairstylist, and Cosmetologist salary in the U.S.
$35,790/year U.S.
- Skincare Specialist salary in the U.S.
$45,330/year U.S.
- Shampooer salary in the U.S.
$32,600/year U.S.
- Manicurist and Pedicurist salary in the U.S.
$35,760/year U.S.
- Makeup Artist, Theatrical and Performance salary in the U.S.
$97,150/year U.S.
- Tailor, Dressmaker, and Custom Sewer salary in the U.S.
$41,640/year U.S.
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +3.3%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
Advertisements
Barber salary in nearby places
- Barber salary in Arizona
$34,380/year Arizona
- Barber salary in Oregon
$77,430/year Oregon
- Barber salary in the U.S.
$38,210/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
Last updated