Bar chart showing Barbers salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $22,840, 25th percentile $30,040, median $34,360, 75th percentile $45,310, 90th percentile $58,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level barbers (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $59K or more, a $36K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $34,360 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,840, and experienced barbers can clear $58,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $34K enough to live in West Virginia?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,384/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 42.3% 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 West Virginia?▼
West Virginia 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 $38,594 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.
