Barbers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $56,580 +45.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.20
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $79,060
Employed locally 100
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $41,010
    50th (median)
    $56,580
    75th
    $76,460
    90th
    $79,060

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Barbers salary vs area income 92% Median Barbers salary is 8% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $46,400
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $46,130
    St. Louis, MO-IL $44,780
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,650
    Kansas City, MO-KS $42,210
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $32,510

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$28,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,670
    Animal Caretakers$28,290
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,280
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38,240
    Recreation Workers$31,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Barbers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Barbers in Springfield, MO is $27.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.01 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Barbers salaries?

    The median Barbers salary in Springfield, MO is 45.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Barbers (10th percentile) earn around $38,120 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,010.