Barber schools in Missouri
We found 9 schools offering barbering training in Missouri, with campuses in Cape Girardeau, Springfield, Kansas City, and Sedalia and more. Barbers in Missouri earn a median $47,880 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 9
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay in MO
- $47,880
9 barbering schools
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Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics
Jefferson City, MO · Private
- Barbering
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
- +1
What barbers earn in Missouri
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $47,880
- $23.02 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,710–$80,950
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MO
- 580
- 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 Missouri?
We list 9 schools in Missouri with barbering programs: 9 private career schools. Campuses are in Cape Girardeau, Springfield, Kansas City, Sedalia, and Jefferson City.
How much does barbering school cost in Missouri?
Among the 9 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $12,595 to $26,726. 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 Missouri?
The median pay for barbers in Missouri is $47,880 a year, and most earn between $36,710 and $80,950, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a barbering school in Missouri?
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)