California Median
$38,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.45
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $38,210
State Rank
#18 of 36
1,390 employed here
How much does a Barber make in California?
A Barber working in California earns a median salary of $38,380 per year, or about $18.45 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $38,210 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $35,900 while the top 10% make $69,530 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,040 and $44,790 a year.
Barber salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,900 | $17.26 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,040 | $17.81 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $38,380 | $18.45 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $44,790 | $21.53 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $69,530 | $33.43 |
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How California compares
California ranks 18th out of 36 states and territories for Barber pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Barber salary in other states
Oregon $77,430Illinois $65,430Colorado $61,500Washington $61,150Iowa $58,900New Jersey $54,850Minnesota $53,990Florida $49,410North Dakota $48,540Missouri $47,880Virginia $46,730Louisiana $44,430Connecticut $41,400New Mexico $39,100Nebraska $39,090New York $38,580Mississippi $38,480Pennsylvania $36,920Wisconsin $36,540Idaho $36,040Michigan $35,490Maryland $35,400Maine $35,300Rhode Island $34,900Oklahoma $34,860Arizona $34,380Indiana $33,600South Carolina $32,900North Carolina $31,050Texas $30,760Georgia $30,750Alabama $29,120Arkansas $25,640Utah $25,370Tennessee $24,690
Working as a Barber in California
Nationally, about 15,000 people work as Barbers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($38,380) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Barber make in California?
The median Barber salary in California is $38,380 per year, or about $18.45 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,900 at the entry level to $69,530 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Barbers about 0% more than the national median of $38,210. California ranks 18th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Barbers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $38,380 a year. About 1,390 Barbers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.