Barber Salary in Oklahoma (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Barbers in Oklahoma, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oklahoma Median
$34,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-9% vs US median
US median $38,210
State Rank
#26 of 36
170 employed here

How much does a Barber make in Oklahoma?

A Barber working in Oklahoma earns a median salary of $34,860 per year, or about $16.76 per hour. That is 9% below the national median of $38,210 for this occupation.

Within Oklahoma, entry-level pay starts around $29,340 while the top 10% make $35,820 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $31,570 and $35,370 a year.

Barber salary range in Oklahoma

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,340$14.11
25th percentile (early career)$31,570$15.18
50th percentile (median)$34,860$16.76
75th percentile (experienced)$35,370$17.00
90th percentile (top earners)$35,820$17.22

How Oklahoma compares

Oklahoma ranks 26th out of 36 states and territories for Barber pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Oregon$77,430
2Illinois$65,430
3Colorado$61,500
4Washington$61,150
5Iowa$58,900

Working as a Barber in Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma pay ($34,860) 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 Oklahoma?
The median Barber salary in Oklahoma is $34,860 per year, or about $16.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,340 at the entry level to $35,820 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oklahoma pay compare to the national average?
Oklahoma pays Barbers about 9% less than the national median of $38,210. Oklahoma ranks 26th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Barbers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $34,860 a year. About 170 Barbers are employed in Oklahoma. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oklahoma?
The highest-paying occupations in Oklahoma include Surgeon, All Other ($553,790), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($530,070), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($370,260), 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.