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Barbers in Maine

Thinking about a career as a Barbers in Maine? Here’s what you need to know. Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.

$36,460 Median Annual Wage (Maine)

$47,321 National Median Annual Wage

70 Maine Employment

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What do Barbers Make in Maine?

For a barbers working in Maine, wages run about $36,460 per year (or roughly $17.53/hour).Earnings range from $29,430 at the 10th percentile to $73,050 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$29,430	$14.15
25th percentile	$30,080	$14.46
Median (50th)	$36,460	$17.53
75th percentile	$50,850	$24.45
90th percentile	$73,050	$35.12

The job concentration index in Maine nationwide is 0.88, meaning fewer barbers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, barbers earn a median of $47,321 per year ($22.75/hour), lower than the Maine median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 152,040 barbers nationwide. In Maine alone, around 70 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 290 barbers.

Top States for Barbers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most barbers work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	3,920
Florida	1,730
California	1,630
New Jersey	1,150
Pennsylvania	920
Georgia	650
Colorado	630
South Carolina	490
Missouri	470
Washington	360
Wisconsin	350
Illinois	290
Utah	290
Tennessee	280
Indiana	270
North Carolina	250
Michigan	190
Arkansas	180
Iowa	140
Oklahoma	120

Highest-Paying States for Barbers

The highest-paying states for barbers.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$102,360
Iowa	$78,480
Washington	$70,750
North Carolina	$64,290
Colorado	$56,690
Louisiana	$49,850
New Jersey	$49,360
Massachusetts	$48,990
Kentucky	$48,930
Georgia	$47,630

Skills

Key barbers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Active Listening 3.4 / 5

Speaking 3.1 / 5

Service Orientation 3.1 / 5

Social Perceptiveness 3.1 / 5

Judgment and Decision Making 3.0 / 5

Critical Thinking 2.9 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Customer and Personal Service 4.4 / 5

Administration and Management 3.2 / 5

English Language 3.1 / 5

Economics and Accounting 3.0 / 5

Psychology 3.0 / 5

Mathematics 2.8 / 5

Abilities

Top abilities for barbers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.9 / 5

Near Vision 3.6 / 5

Oral Comprehension 3.6 / 5

Finger Dexterity 3.4 / 5

Manual Dexterity 3.4 / 5

Speech Recognition 3.2 / 5

Daily Tasks

Barbers typically:

Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
Clean work stations and sweep floors.
Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
Order supplies.

Work Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Thinking Creatively
Performing General Physical Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Assisting and Caring for Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Facebook

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

Cosmetology

Other careers like barbers include:

Also Known As

Barber, Barber Shop Operator, Barber Stylist, Hair Cutter, Hairstylist, Licensed Barber, Stylist, Tonsorial Artist.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 39-5011.00

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