Barber schools in Indiana
Looking for barbering schools in Indiana? There are 7, including 7 private career schools. Barbers in Indiana earn a median $33,600 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 7
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay in IN
- $33,600
- Cities with schools
- 3
Barber schools by city
- Hammond (11 within 30 mi)
- Portage (8 within 30 mi)
- Crown Point (8 within 30 mi)
What barbers earn in Indiana
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $33,600
- $16.15 an hour
- Typical range
- $29,670–$60,060
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IN
- 370
- 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 barbering schools are in Indiana?
We list 7 schools in Indiana with barbering programs: 7 private career schools. Campuses are in Merrillville, Indianapolis, Gary, Hammond, and Fort Wayne.
How much does barbering school cost in Indiana?
Among the 6 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $12,456 to $20,739. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do barbers make in Indiana?
The median pay for barbers in Indiana is $33,600 a year, and most earn between $29,670 and $60,060, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a barbering school in Indiana?
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.
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Barber schools in other states
- 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)