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Barbers in Virginia

Considering working as a Barbers in Virginia? Here’s what the data says. Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.

What do Barbers Make in Virginia?

For a barbers working in Virginia, the typical annual salary is $44,760 per year (or about $21.52/hour).Pay can range from $36,080 at the 10th percentile to $80,620 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$36,080	$17.35
25th percentile	$38,040	$18.29
Median (50th)	$44,760	$21.52
75th percentile	$72,680	$34.94
90th percentile	$80,620	$38.76

National Wage Comparison

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

Employment Outlook

National employment for 152,040 barbers in the U.S..

Top States for Barbers Employment

These states have the highest employment of 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

Where barbers earn the most: 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:

Knowledge Areas

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

Abilities

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

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• 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

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Facebook

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

• Cosmetology

Related Careers

Other careers like barbers include:

• Spa Managers
• Floral Designers
• First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
• First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
• Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants

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