Barber schools
Compare 490 schools with barbering programs in 47 states. Barbers in the U.S. earn a median $38,210 a year, according to the BLS. Pick a state or city, see every campus on the map, and request info from the ones that fit.
- Schools
- 490
- States
- 47
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $38,210
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.3%
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Barber schools by state
- California (68)
- Florida (60)
- Texas (55)
- Puerto Rico (28)
- Georgia (18)
- Oklahoma (16)
- Illinois (13)
- Louisiana (12)
- Pennsylvania (12)
- Wisconsin (12)
- Oregon (11)
- Mississippi (10)
- New Mexico (10)
- Ohio (10)
- Tennessee (10)
- Washington (10)
- Idaho (9)
- Missouri (9)
- New Jersey (9)
- Maryland (8)
- New York (8)
- Utah (8)
- Arkansas (7)
- Colorado (7)
- Indiana (7)
- North Carolina (7)
- South Carolina (6)
- Alabama (5)
- Massachusetts (5)
- Michigan (5)
- Virginia (5)
- West Virginia (4)
- Connecticut (3)
- Kansas (3)
- Delaware (2)
- Kentucky (2)
- Maine (2)
- Montana (2)
- Nebraska (2)
- New Hampshire (2)
- Wyoming (2)
- Arizona (1)
- District of Columbia (1)
- Hawaii (1)
- Iowa (1)
- Minnesota (1)
- Vermont (1)
Barber schools in major cities
- New York, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- Houston, TX
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Dallas, TX
- Jacksonville, FL
- Fort Worth, TX
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Washington, DC
- Detroit, MI
- Portland, OR
- Memphis, TN
- Baltimore, MD
- Milwaukee, WI
- Albuquerque, NM
- Fresno, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Atlanta, GA
- Colorado Springs, CO
What barbers earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $38,210
- $18.37 an hour
- Typical range
- $28,600–$76,460
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 15,000
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.3%
- 6,900 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many barber schools are there?
We list 490 schools with barbering programs in 47 states. California has the most, with 68. Together they reported 12,288 barbering graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do barbers make?
The national median pay is $38,210 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 3.3% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find barber schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.