Barbers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $29,090 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.99
10th percentile $28,140
90th percentile $64,900
Employed locally 350
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,140
    25th
    $28,460
    50th (median)
    $29,090
    75th
    $30,240
    90th
    $64,900

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Barbers salary vs area income 39% Median Barbers salary is 61% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,380

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,420
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,970
    Animal Caretakers $29,320
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,590
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $26,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Barbers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Barbers in San Antonio, TX is $13.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Barbers salaries?

    The median Barbers salary in San Antonio, TX is 25.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Barbers (10th percentile) earn around $28,140 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,460.