Barbers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $72,980 +87.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.09
10th percentile $40,940
90th percentile $99,380
Employed locally 180
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,940
    25th
    $59,710
    50th (median)
    $72,980
    75th
    $99,370
    90th
    $99,380

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Barbers salary vs area income 77% Median Barbers salary is 23% 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
    Washington $70,750
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,630

    Nearby metros — Barbers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $73,460
    Colorado Springs, CO $68,540
    North Carolina $64,290
    Colorado $56,690
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $55,890
    Georgia $47,630

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37,900
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49,230
    Childcare Workers$37,540
    Recreation Workers$39,780
    Animal Caretakers$36,050
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Barbers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Barbers in Portland, OR-WA is $35.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.90 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Barbers salaries?

    The median Barbers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 87.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Barbers (10th percentile) earn around $40,940 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,710.