Barbers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $25,640 -34.2% vs national
Median hourly $12.33
10th percentile $23,500
90th percentile $25,640
Employed locally 210
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,500
    25th
    $25,210
    50th (median)
    $25,640
    75th
    $25,640
    90th
    $25,640

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Barbers salary vs area income 27% Median Barbers salary is 73% 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
    South Carolina $37,300
    Connecticut $35,810
    Utah $25,290

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,820
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $49,360
    Recreation Workers $31,530
    Childcare Workers $31,580
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,320
    Animal Caretakers $32,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Barbers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Barbers in Salt Lake City, UT is $12.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $12.89 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Barbers salaries?

    The median Barbers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 34.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Barbers (10th percentile) earn around $23,500 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,210.