Barbers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,190 or more. The middle half of barbers in Washington earn between $44,930 and $53,810.
- $35K10th
- $45K25th
- $49KMedian
- $54K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,260 | $4,188 | $24.16 |
| Median | $48,780 | $4,065 | $23.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,930 | $3,744 | $21.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,810 | $4,484 | $25.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Barbers salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $50,260, a single filer in Washington takes home about $40,714 a year, or $3,393 a month and $1,566 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $41,109 | $3,426 |
| Working in DC | $40,714 | $3,393 |
| Working in VA | $40,488 | $3,374 |
| Working in MD | $40,388 | $3,366 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for barbers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $50,260 buys what about $46,159 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 11.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Barbers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$45,360
- Philadelphia, PA$42,820
- Pittsburgh, PA$34,180
- New York, NY$48,430
- Bridgeport, CT$43,160
- Buffalo, NY$39,220
Highest-paying cities for barbers
Portland, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($71,770).
- Portland, OR$71,770
- Seattle, WA$71,150
- Tallahassee, FL$62,400
- Colorado Springs, CO$61,980
- St. Louis, MO$59,280
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Barbers salary in Washington: questions
How much do barbers make an hour in Washington?
$24.16 an hour on average, and $23.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level barbers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the barbers take-home pay in Washington?
About $40,714 a year ($3,393 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,260.
Do barbers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($46,488).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.5%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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