Bar chart showing Barbers salary percentiles in Michigan: 10th percentile $25,290, 25th percentile $28,310, median $29,390, 75th percentile $35,970, 90th percentile $56,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level barbers (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $56K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $29,390 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,290, and experienced barbers can clear $56,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $29K enough to live in Michigan?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,034/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 62.5% 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 Michigan?▼
Michigan 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 $31,303 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.
