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Barbers in Iowa
Want to work in Iowa as a Barber? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Barbers in Iowa are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Barbers in Iowa is growing faster than average.
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Barbers in Iowa earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Barber Career?
- Personal & Culinary Services
- Cosmetology
- Barbering/Barber
- Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design
- Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor
What do Barbers Make in Iowa?
In 2018 wages for Barbers ranged from $22,260 to $41,950 with $34,580 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.7 to $20.17. The median hourly rate was $16.63.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $14.47 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $2.16.
The median salary in Iowa is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top States for Barbers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Barbers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 3,790 | $28,820 |
California | 1,570 | $25,660 |
Pennsylvania | 1,230 | $24,780 |
North Carolina | 990 | $30,330 |
Florida | 970 | $19,490 |
Colorado | 720 | $30,110 |
Massachusetts | 540 | $39,160 |
Georgia | 420 | $24,360 |
Minnesota | 390 | $32,050 |
Missouri | 380 | $22,850 |
Maryland | 360 | $53,780 |
Kentucky | 300 | $36,150 |
Louisiana | 260 | $30,200 |
Alabama | 170 | $34,260 |
Connecticut | 50 | $27,040 |
Below are the states where Barbers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Washington | $54,180 |
Maryland | $53,780 |
Illinois | $43,220 |
Massachusetts | $39,160 |
District of Columbia | $38,310 |
Virginia | $37,090 |
Ohio | $36,560 |
Kentucky | $36,150 |
Iowa | $34,580 |
Alabama | $34,260 |
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Occupation | Iowa Employment Total |
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 3,590 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Tiffany Bumgardner under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.