Barbers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $39,060 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.78
10th percentile $28,430
90th percentile $101,570
Employed locally 540
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,430
    25th
    $29,150
    50th (median)
    $39,060
    75th
    $78,570
    90th
    $101,570

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 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
    Tyler, TX $48,920
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,400
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,380
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,090

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,390
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,630
    Animal Caretakers $30,700
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,790
    Recreation Workers $38,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Barbers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Barbers in Austin, TX is $18.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.78 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Barbers salaries?

    The median Barbers salary in Austin, TX is 0.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Barbers (10th percentile) earn around $28,430 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,150.