Virginia Median
$46,730
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+22% vs US median
US median $38,210
State Rank
#11 of 36
160 employed here
How much does a Barber make in Virginia?
Barbers in Virginia take home a median of $46,730 annually — roughly $22.47 an hour — which runs 22% above the national median of $38,210.
Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $37,270 while the top 10% make $75,860 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,120 and $57,620 a year.
Barber salary range in Virginia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,270 | $17.92 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,120 | $21.21 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $46,730 | $22.47 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $57,620 | $27.70 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,860 | $36.47 |
|
How Virginia compares
Virginia ranks 11th 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 $47,880Louisiana $44,430Connecticut $41,400New Mexico $39,100Nebraska $39,090New York $38,580Mississippi $38,480California $38,380Pennsylvania $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 Virginia
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 Virginia pay ($46,730) 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 Virginia?
The median Barber salary in Virginia is $46,730 per year, or about $22.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,270 at the entry level to $75,860 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Barbers about 22% more than the national median of $38,210. Virginia ranks 11th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Barbers?
Yes on pay — Virginia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $46,730 a year. About 160 Barbers are employed in Virginia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.