Barber schools in Maryland
Looking for barbering schools in Maryland? There are 8, including 8 private career schools. Barbers in Maryland earn a median $35,400 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 8
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay in MD
- $35,400
- Cities with schools
- 3
Barber schools by city
- Baltimore (6 within 30 mi)
- Gaithersburg (5 within 30 mi)
- Bowie (7 within 30 mi)
What barbers earn in Maryland
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $35,400
- $17.02 an hour
- Typical range
- $32,720–$58,510
- 10th to 90th percentile
- 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 Maryland?
We list 8 schools in Maryland with barbering programs: 8 private career schools. Campuses are in Hagerstown, Timonium, New Carrollton, Hillcrest Heights, and Silver Spring.
How much does barbering school cost in Maryland?
Among the 8 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $19,011 to $31,528. 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 Maryland?
The median pay for barbers in Maryland is $35,400 a year, and most earn between $32,720 and $58,510, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a barbering school in Maryland?
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.
Other programs in Maryland
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- Criminal justice programs (13)
- EMT and paramedic schools (12)
- Drafting schools (11)
- LPN programs (11)
- PTA programs (11)
- Medical billing and coding schools (10)
- Medical assistant schools (9)
- Esthetician schools (7)
- Surgical tech schools (7)
- Construction schools (7)
- Dental hygiene schools (6)
- Industrial maintenance schools (6)
- IT schools (5)
- Massage therapy schools (5)
- Medical lab tech programs (5)
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)