Barbers Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $48,920 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.52
10th percentile $27,800
90th percentile $72,470
Employed locally 40
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,800
    25th
    $34,240
    50th (median)
    $48,920
    75th
    $70,000
    90th
    $72,470

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Barbers salary vs area income 68% Median Barbers salary is 32% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,060
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,400
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,380
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,090

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $26,110
    Recreation Workers $28,140
    Animal Caretakers $29,910
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $24,670
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $38,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Barbers make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Barbers in Tyler, TX is $23.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.70 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Barbers salaries?

    The median Barbers salary in Tyler, TX is 25.6% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Barbers (10th percentile) earn around $27,800 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,240.