Barber Salary in Michigan
Median annual pay in Michigan
$35,490
$17.06/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Michigan
$36,885
Regional Price Parity: 96.217 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($38,210): −$2,720 (−7.1%)
Michigan ranks 22nd of 36 states by median pay, and 21st of 36 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,840 | $13.87 |
| 25th percentile | $30,480 | $14.66 |
| Median | $35,490 | $17.06 |
| 75th percentile | $53,960 | $25.94 |
| 90th percentile | $71,810 | $34.53 |
Employment
- Employment in Michigan
- Not published
BLS does not publish this figure for Michigan.
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Michigan
- $35,490
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $38,210
- Difference
- −$2,720 (−7.1%)
Cost of living
$35,490 ÷ 96.217 × 100 = $36,885
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | ||
| 20th | $36,540 | $38,833 18th |
| Idaho | ||
| 21st | $36,040 | $37,741 20th |
| Michigan This page | ||
| 22nd | $35,490 | $36,885 21st |
| Maryland | ||
| 23rd | $35,400 | $33,727 29th |
| Maine | ||
| 24th | $35,300 | $36,373 22nd |
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
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Barber salary in nearby places
- Barber salary in Illinois
$65,430/year Illinois
- Barber salary in Indiana
$33,600/year Indiana
- Barber salary in Minnesota
$53,990/year Minnesota
- Barber salary in Wisconsin
$36,540/year Wisconsin
- 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.
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