Barbers Salary in Pennsylvania

Barbers in Pennsylvania earn the most in Philadelphia (average $42,820 a year) and the least in Pittsburgh ($34,180), across the 2 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the barbers average at $37,630 and the median at $36,920 for 530 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,070.

Barbers average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia$42,820
Pittsburgh$34,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Philadelphia	$42,820	$37,530	$36,890	$35,271	103
Pittsburgh	$34,180	$30,990	$30,410	$28,594	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Barbers salary in other states

Barbers salary by city and state

More about pay in Pennsylvania

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-5011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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