Barber schools in Puerto Rico
We found 28 schools offering barbering training in Puerto Rico, with campuses in Bayamon, San Juan, Ponce, and Caguas and more. Barbers in the U.S. earn a median $38,210 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 28
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $38,210
- Cities with schools
- 10
Barber schools by city
- Bayamon (18 within 30 mi)
- Barranquitas (20 within 30 mi)
- Caguas (19 within 30 mi)
- Aguadilla (6 within 30 mi)
- Ponce (5 within 30 mi)
- Arecibo (4 within 30 mi)
- Mayaguez (4 within 30 mi)
- San Lorenzo (19 within 30 mi)
- Guayama (16 within 30 mi)
- Fajardo (9 within 30 mi)
What barbers earn nationally
BLS doesn't publish a Puerto Rico figure for this job, so these are national numbers. 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 barbering schools are in Puerto Rico?
We list 28 schools in Puerto Rico with barbering programs: 5 private nonprofit schools and 23 private career schools. Campuses are in Bayamon, San Juan, Ponce, Caguas, and Aguadilla.
How much does barbering school cost in Puerto Rico?
Among the 25 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,993 to $16,296. 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 Puerto Rico?
The BLS doesn't publish a Puerto Rico figure for this job. Nationally, the median is $38,210 a year.
How do I choose a barbering school in Puerto Rico?
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)
- 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)