Barbers Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $44,810 +15% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $19,490
90th percentile $70,120
Employed locally 60
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,490
    25th
    $19,490
    50th (median)
    $44,810
    75th
    $49,040
    90th
    $70,120

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Barbers salary vs area income 55% Median Barbers salary is 45% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,650
    Wisconsin $34,360
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $34,330
    Columbia, SC $32,050

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,560
    Animal Caretakers$33,920
    Childcare Workers$28,440
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$32,980
    Recreation Workers$34,240
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Barbers make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Barbers in Hilton Head Island, SC is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.17 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Barbers salaries?

    The median Barbers salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 15% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Barbers (10th percentile) earn around $19,490 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,490.