Highest-paying states for barbers
Colorado leads at $61,500 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $61,500 | $33,690–$78,510 |
| Washington | $61,150 | $59,910–$75,160 |
| Iowa | $58,900 | $31,960–$60,660 |
| Minnesota | $53,990 | $39,000–$59,170 |
| Florida | $49,410 | $34,780–$59,240 |
| North Dakota | $48,540 | $38,880–$58,210 |
| Missouri | $47,880 | $38,840–$76,460 |
| Virginia | $46,730 | $44,120–$57,620 |
| Louisiana | $44,430 | $30,380–$56,110 |
| Connecticut | $41,400 | $38,500–$43,640 |
| New Mexico | $39,100 | $36,440–$39,320 |
| California | $38,380 | $37,040–$44,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,920 | $31,490–$39,030 |
| Wisconsin | $36,540 | $31,610–$58,190 |
| Idaho | $36,040 | $26,340–$48,810 |
| Maine | $35,300 | $31,130–$48,810 |
| Oklahoma | $34,860 | $31,570–$35,370 |
| Indiana | $33,600 | $31,040–$55,850 |
| South Carolina | $32,900 | $29,920–$61,770 |
| North Carolina | $31,050 | $29,470–$63,190 |
| Texas | $30,760 | $29,460–$37,160 |
| Georgia | $30,750 | $29,930–$60,150 |
| Arkansas | $25,640 | $24,460–$30,040 |
| Utah | $25,370 | $24,580–$26,810 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.