Barbers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $34,330 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.51
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $76,200
Employed locally 50
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $34,330
    75th
    $55,640
    90th
    $76,200

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Barbers salary vs area income 40% Median Barbers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Barbers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $102,360
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,720
    Iowa $78,480
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $73,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $72,980
    Washington $70,750

    Nearby metros — Barbers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $39,270
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $38,580

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$35,230
    Animal Caretakers$35,460
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,740
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,540
    Recreation Workers$34,440
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$33,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Barbers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Barbers in Albany, NY is $16.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.63 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Barbers salaries?

    The median Barbers salary in Albany, NY is 11.9% below the national median of $38,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Barbers in Albany?

    Entry-level Barbers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.