Barbers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $36,400 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $28,470
90th percentile $80,670
Employed locally 1,550
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,470
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $36,400
    75th
    $57,340
    90th
    $80,670

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Barbers salary vs area income 42% Median Barbers salary is 58% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,060
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,380
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,090

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,760
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,260
    Animal Caretakers $30,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,920
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,330
    Recreation Workers $31,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Barbers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Barbers in Dallas, TX is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.26 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Barbers salaries?

    The median Barbers salary in Dallas, TX is 6.6% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Barbers (10th percentile) earn around $28,470 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.