Salary Breakdown
Barbers
Average
$30,790
ANNUAL
$14.80
HOURLY
Entry Level
$23,320
ANNUAL
$11.21
HOURLY
Mid Level
$28,740
ANNUAL
$13.82
HOURLY
Expert Level
$43,910
ANNUAL
$21.11
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Barbers
1,140
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Barbers
Supporting Programs
Barbers
Top Expected Tasks
Barbers
01
Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
02
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
03
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
04
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
05
Clean work stations and sweep floors.
06
Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
07
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
08
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
09
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.
10
Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Barbers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Economics and Accounting
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
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