Barber Salary in Wisconsin
Median annual pay in Wisconsin
$36,540
$17.57/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Wisconsin
$38,833
Regional Price Parity: 94.095 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($38,210): −$1,670 (−4.4%)
Wisconsin ranks 20th of 36 states by median pay, and 18th of 36 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,530 | $14.68 |
| 25th percentile | $31,610 | $15.20 |
| Median | $36,540 | $17.57 |
| 75th percentile | $58,190 | $27.98 |
| 90th percentile | $61,200 | $29.43 |
Employment
- Employment in Wisconsin
- 450
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Wisconsin
- $36,540
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $38,210
- Difference
- −$1,670 (−4.4%)
Cost of living
$36,540 ÷ 94.095 × 100 = $38,833
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| California | ||
| 18th | $38,380 | $34,664 26th |
| Pennsylvania | ||
| 19th | $36,920 | $37,839 19th |
| Wisconsin This page | ||
| 20th | $36,540 | $38,833 18th |
| Idaho | ||
| 21st | $36,040 | $37,741 20th |
| Michigan | ||
| 22nd | $35,490 | $36,885 21st |
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 Iowa
$58,900/year Iowa
- Barber salary in Michigan
$35,490/year Michigan
- Barber salary in Minnesota
$53,990/year Minnesota
- 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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