Barbers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $50,230 +28.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $18,330
90th percentile $87,860
Employed locally 420
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,330
    25th
    $33,080
    50th (median)
    $50,230
    75th
    $63,820
    90th
    $87,860

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Barbers salary vs area income 58% Median Barbers salary is 42% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $38,580
    Columbus, GA-AL $36,510
    Michigan $29,390

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,480
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,720
    Animal Caretakers $29,010
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,850
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,550
    Recreation Workers $35,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Barbers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Barbers in Atlanta, GA is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.29 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Barbers salaries?

    The median Barbers salary in Atlanta, GA is 28.9% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Barbers (10th percentile) earn around $18,330 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,080.