Barbers Salary in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
In Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, barbers earn $34,330 at the median — $16.51 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 99.57), that's roughly $34,478 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,702/month — about 71.8% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $34K get you in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Albany-Schenectady-Troy’s Regional Price Parity (99.57). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Entry-level barbers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
Barbers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $102K | +163% | N/A |
| Iowa | $78K | +101% | 140 |
| Washington | $71K | +82% | 360 |
| North Carolina | $64K | +65% | 250 |
| Louisiana | $50K | +28% | 40 |
| New Jersey | $49K | +27% | 1,150 |
| Massachusetts | $49K | +26% | N/A |
| Kentucky | $49K | +26% | N/A |
| Georgia | $48K | +22% | 650 |
| Ohio | $47K | +20% | N/A |
| Florida | $47K | +20% | 1,730 |
| Maryland | $47K | +19% | N/A |
| Virginia | $45K | +15% | N/A |
| Missouri | $44K | +14% | 470 |
| Indiana | $44K | +12% | 270 |
| Pennsylvania | $43K | +9% | 920 |
| South Carolina | $37K | -4% | 490 |
| Minnesota | $37K | -4% | N/A |
| California | $37K | -6% | 1,630 |
| Maine | $36K | -6% | 70 |
| Texas | $36K | -7% | 3,920 |
| Illinois | $36K | -7% | 290 |
| Connecticut | $36K | -8% | N/A |
| Wisconsin | $34K | -12% | 350 |
| West Virginia | $34K | -12% | 40 |
| North Dakota | $34K | -12% | 50 |
| Arizona | $33K | -16% | N/A |
| New York | $32K | -18% | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $31K | -19% | 120 |
| Tennessee | $31K | -20% | 280 |
| Michigan | $29K | -25% | 190 |
| Alabama | $28K | -29% | 90 |
| Utah | $25K | -35% | 290 |
| Arkansas | $25K | -37% | 180 |
| Mississippi | $24K | -38% | 60 |
Showing 1–10 of 35 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
How much do barbers make in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY?
The median is $34,330 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,200, and experienced barbers can clear $76,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $34K enough to live in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,362/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,702/month, which eats 72.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a barbers salary go in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy has a Regional Price Parity of 99.57 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median barbers salary is worth about $34,478 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do barbers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.