Barbers Salary
In Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, barbers earn $61,080 at the median, or about $29.37 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $79K for experienced workers.
Where the paycheck goes
What $61K actually covers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, month by month
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for barbers in metros near Denver-Aurora-Centennial, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $26K | $26K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Entry-level barbers (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $79K or more, a $46K spread from bottom to top.
Barbers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Barbers salary in all states
| 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
Yes — at the median salary of $61K, rent takes 28.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,140/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for barbers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new barbers typically earn — is $33K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,267/month.
Is barber a high-paying job in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
Local pay is 60% above the national median — $61K here vs. $38K nationally.
How does Denver-Aurora-Centennial compare to the national average for barbers?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial pays $61K median vs. the U.S. average of $38K — that’s +60%.
How much do barbers make in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO?
The median is $61,080 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,130, and experienced barbers can clear $79,060. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,036/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,140/month, which eats 28.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a barbers salary go in Denver-Aurora-Centennial?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial 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 $61,080 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.