Barbers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $35,320 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.98
10th percentile $34,540
90th percentile $57,750
Employed locally 600
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,540
    25th
    $34,560
    50th (median)
    $35,320
    75th
    $57,750
    90th
    $57,750

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Barbers salary vs area income 38% Median Barbers salary is 62% 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
    North Carolina $64,290
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $54,850
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,650
    South Carolina $37,300
    California $36,590

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$38,070
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35,610
    Recreation Workers$37,150
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$34,980
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$57,200
    Animal Caretakers$36,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Barbers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Barbers in Los Angeles, CA is $16.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.82 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Barbers salaries?

    The median Barbers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 9.3% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Barbers (10th percentile) earn around $34,540 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,560.