Barbers Salary
In Colorado, barbers earn $61,500 at the median, or about $29.57 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $62K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level barbers (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $81K or more, a $48K spread from bottom to top.
Barbers salary by metro in Colorado
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | $72K | +17% | 70 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $61K | -1% | 290 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a barber afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $62K, rent takes 50.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,200/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for barbers in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new barbers typically earn — is $33K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,988/month.
Is barber a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 61% above the national median — $62K here vs. $38K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for barbers?
Colorado pays $62K median vs. the U.S. average of $38K — that’s +61%.
How much do barbers make in Colorado?
The median is $61,500 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,130, and experienced barbers can clear $81,060. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,062/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 50.3% 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 Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median barbers salary is worth about $61,500 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.