Barbers pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,220 or more. The middle half of barbers in Baltimore earn between $35,380 and $48,670.
- $33K10th
- $35K25th
- $47KMedian
- $49K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,360 | $3,780 | $21.81 |
| Median | $47,380 | $3,948 | $22.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,380 | $2,948 | $17.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,670 | $4,056 | $23.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Barbers pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Barbers in Baltimore earn about the same as the Maryland average ($44,680) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($47,070). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $38,210.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $45,360 | $47,380 | $32,720 | $72,220 | n/a |
| Maryland | $44,680 | $35,400 | $32,720 | $58,510 | n/a |
| United States | $47,070 | $38,210 | $28,600 | $76,460 | 15,000 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Barbers salary after taxes in Baltimore
On the average salary of $45,360, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $36,684 a year, or $3,057 a month and $1,411 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for barbers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $45,360 buys what about $43,412 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 8.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Barbers salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$50,260
- Philadelphia, PA$42,820
- New York, NY$48,430
- Pittsburgh, PA$34,180
- Bridgeport, CT$43,160
- Buffalo, NY$39,220
Highest-paying cities for barbers
Portland, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($71,770).
- Portland, OR$71,770
- Seattle, WA$71,150
- Tallahassee, FL$62,400
- Colorado Springs, CO$61,980
- St. Louis, MO$59,280
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Barbers salary in Baltimore: questions
How much do barbers make an hour in Baltimore?
$21.81 an hour on average, and $22.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level barbers salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the barbers take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $36,684 a year ($3,057 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,360. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do barbers earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($47,070).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-5011; area Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
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