Barbers Salary
In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, barbers earn $30,750 at the median, or about $14.79 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $92K for experienced workers. Note: the mean (average) wage is $48K, significantly higher than the median. This typically reflects a mix of employment settings including academic and private practice positions. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.06), that's roughly $30,732 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,820/month, about 86.8% of take-home, which is tight.
Where the paycheck goes
What $31K actually covers in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell’s Regional Price Parity (100.06). 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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What this looks like in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
Pay for barbers in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell runs about 20% below the U.S. median of $38K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,820/month, which is 85.6% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 100.06) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for barbers.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for barbers in metros near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $36K | $32K |
| Jacksonville | $58K | $58K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Entry-level barbers (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $31K. Top earners bring in $92K or more, a $62K spread from bottom to top.
Barbers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $77K | +103% | N/A |
| Illinois | $65K | +71% | N/A |
| Colorado | $62K | +61% | 480 |
| Washington | $61K | +60% | 1,220 |
| Iowa | $59K | +54% | 130 |
| New Jersey | $55K | +44% | N/A |
| Minnesota | $54K | +41% | 260 |
| Florida | $49K | +29% | 1,240 |
| North Dakota | $49K | +27% | 80 |
| Missouri | $48K | +25% | 580 |
| Virginia | $47K | +22% | 160 |
| Louisiana | $44K | +16% | 40 |
| Connecticut | $41K | +8% | 330 |
| New Mexico | $39K | +2% | 50 |
| Nebraska | $39K | +2% | N/A |
| New York | $39K | +1% | N/A |
| Mississippi | $38K | +1% | N/A |
| California | $38K | +0% | 1,390 |
| Pennsylvania | $37K | -3% | 530 |
| Wisconsin | $37K | -4% | 450 |
| Idaho | $36K | -6% | 130 |
| Michigan | $35K | -7% | N/A |
| Maryland | $35K | -7% | N/A |
| Maine | $35K | -8% | 50 |
| Rhode Island | $35K | -9% | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $35K | -9% | 170 |
| Arizona | $34K | -10% | N/A |
| Indiana | $34K | -12% | 370 |
| South Carolina | $33K | -14% | 220 |
| North Carolina | $31K | -19% | 330 |
| Texas | $31K | -19% | 2,580 |
| Georgia | $31K | -20% | 550 |
| Alabama | $29K | -24% | N/A |
| Arkansas | $26K | -33% | 170 |
| Utah | $25K | -34% | 320 |
| Tennessee | $25K | -35% | N/A |
Showing 1–10 of 36 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a barber afford a 2BR apartment alone in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $31K, rent takes 85.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,820/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $600/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for barbers in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new barbers typically earn — is $30K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,075/month. At HUD’s $1,820/month FMR, rent would take 88% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is barber a high-paying job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?
Local pay runs 20% below the national median — $31K here vs. $38K nationally.
How does Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell compare to the national average for barbers?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell pays $31K median vs. the U.S. average of $38K — that’s -20%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.06), the purchasing-power equivalent is $31K — below the national median.
How much do barbers make in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA?
The median is $30,750 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,930, and experienced barbers can clear $92,130. The mean (average) is $48,320, reflecting that some workers earn substantially more. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $31K enough to live in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,126/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,820/month, which eats 85.6% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell has a Regional Price Parity of 100.06 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median barbers salary is worth about $30,732 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.