Barber schools in Pasadena, CA

17 schools within 30 miles of Pasadena, CA offer barbering programs, and one is in Pasadena itself. Barbers in California earn a median $38,380 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
17
Closest
1 mi
Public colleges
3
Median pay in CA
$38,380

17 barbering schools within 30 mi of Pasadena, CA

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  1. Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena

    Pasadena, CA · 1.1 mi · Private

    • Barbering
    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician
  2. International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences

    Los Angeles, CA · 7.8 mi · Private

    • Barbering
    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician
    • +1
  3. ZMS The Academy

    Los Angeles, CA · 8.8 mi · Private

    • Barbering
    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician
    • +1
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  5. Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education

    Baldwin Park, CA · 11 mi · Public

    • Barbering
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +5
  6. Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

    La Puente, CA · 12 mi · Public

    • Barbering
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +8
  7. Los Angeles College of Aesthetics

    Los Angeles, CA · 13 mi · Private

    • Barbering
    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician
    • +1
  8. American Beauty College

    West Covina, CA · 13 mi · Private

    • Barbering
    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician
    • +1
  9. Borner's Barber College

    Los Angeles, CA · 17 mi · Private

    • Barbering
  10. Paul Mitchell the School-Sherman Oaks

    Sherman Oaks, CA · 19 mi · Private

    • Barbering
    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician
  11. Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology

    San Fernando, CA · 19 mi · Private

    • Barbering
    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician
  12. Victory Career College

    Carson, CA · 23 mi · Private

    • Barbering
    • Cosmetology
    • Massage therapy
    • +2
  13. Coba Academy

    Anaheim, CA · 25 mi · Private

    • Barbering
    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician
  14. Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career Education

    Pomona, CA · 25 mi · Public

    • Barbering
    • CNC machining
  15. CRU Institute of Cosmetology and Barbering

    Garden Grove, CA · 26 mi · Private

    • Barbering
  16. John Wesley International Barber and Beauty College

    Long Beach, CA · 27 mi · Private

    • Barbering
    • Cosmetology
  17. Salon Success Academy-Upland

    Upland, CA · 29 mi · Private

    • Barbering
    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician
    • +1
  18. Advance Beauty College

    Garden Grove, CA · 30 mi · Private

    • Barbering
    • Cosmetology
    • Esthetician
    • +1

What barbers earn in California

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Median pay
$38,380
$18.45 an hour
Typical range
$35,900–$69,530
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in CA
1,390
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

What are the closest barbering schools to Pasadena?

The closest are Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena (Pasadena, 1 mi), International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences (Los Angeles, 8 mi), and ZMS The Academy (Los Angeles, 9 mi). In total, 17 schools within 30 miles teach barbering.

How much do barbering programs near Pasadena cost?

For the 16 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,536 to $27,101. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do barbers make near Pasadena?

Across California, the median pay is $38,380 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.

How do I choose a barbering school in Pasadena?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.