Barbers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $35,370 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $61,200
Employed locally 200
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $31,640
    50th (median)
    $35,370
    75th
    $49,960
    90th
    $61,200

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Barbers salary vs area income 46% Median Barbers salary is 54% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $37,250
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,900
    Wisconsin $34,360

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43,660
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,230
    Recreation Workers$34,100
    Animal Caretakers$30,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45,750
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Barbers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Barbers in Milwaukee, WI is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.42 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Barbers salaries?

    The median Barbers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 9.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Barbers (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,640.