Barbers pay range in Tyler
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,180 or more. The middle half of barbers in Tyler earn between $28,050 and $51,210.
- $28K10th
- $28K25th
- $36KMedian
- $51K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,890 | $3,658 | $21.10 |
| Median | $36,060 | $3,005 | $17.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,050 | $2,338 | $13.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,210 | $4,268 | $24.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Barbers pay in Tyler vs. Texas and the U.S.
Barbers in Tyler earn 5% more than the Texas average ($41,630) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($47,070). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $38,210.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler | $43,890 | $36,060 | $27,970 | $72,180 | 30 |
| Texas | $41,630 | $30,760 | $28,340 | $80,430 | 2,580 |
| 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 Tyler
On the average salary of $43,890, a single filer in Tyler takes home about $37,446 a year, or $3,120 a month and $1,440 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tyler a good place for barbers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tyler area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $43,890 buys what about $47,626 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tyler ($42,650). A typical home costs $272,063, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Barbers salary in other Texas cities
Tyler ranks 3rd of 5 Texas metro areas for this job; Austin pays the most ($44,910).
- Austin$44,910
- Dallas$44,340
- Tyler$43,890
- Houston$40,350
- San Antonio$36,770
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 Tyler: questions
How much do barbers make an hour in Tyler?
$21.10 an hour on average, and $17.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level barbers salary in Tyler?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the barbers take-home pay in Tyler?
About $37,446 a year ($3,120 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,890. Texas has no state income tax.
Do barbers earn more in Tyler than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Tyler, TX (46340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.2%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.99, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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