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Barbers
Role Overview
Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $102,360 |
| Iowa | $78,480 |
| Washington | $70,750 |
| North Carolina | $64,290 |
| Colorado | $56,690 |
| Louisiana | $49,850 |
| New Jersey | $49,360 |
| Massachusetts | $48,990 |
| Kentucky | $48,930 |
| Georgia | $47,630 |
| Ohio | $46,930 |
| Florida | $46,900 |
| Maryland | $46,530 |
| Virginia | $44,760 |
| Missouri | $44,390 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the job outlook for this career?
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How does salary vary by state?
See the Salary by State table above for state-level median wages from OEWS data.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$38,960
Projected Growth (10yr)
+4.1%
Avg. annual openings
8.4k
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