Barbers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,380 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $26,960
90th percentile $96,100
Employed locally 770
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,960
    25th
    $28,080
    50th (median)
    $36,380
    75th
    $75,040
    90th
    $96,100

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Barbers salary vs area income 45% Median Barbers salary is 55% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,400
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,090

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,490
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,530
    Recreation Workers $30,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Barbers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Barbers in Houston, TX is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.99 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Barbers salaries?

    The median Barbers salary in Houston, 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Barbers (10th percentile) earn around $26,960 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,080.