Barbers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,960
↑ 61.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Barbers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Barbers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 61.1% since 2011 ($24,190 → $38,960)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,960
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 7.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,960 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | $36,150 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $34,990 | +16.8% |
| 2021 | $29,970 | -7.7% |
| 2020 | $32,470 | +7.7% |
| 2019 | $30,150 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | $27,960 | +9.0% |
| 2017 | $25,650 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | $25,760 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $24,850 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | $25,410 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $25,010 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | $25,090 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | $24,190 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.