Barbers

Also Called: Barber, Barber Shop Operator, Barber Stylist, Stylist

Certificate After High School

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$26,770

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Barbers do

Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.

  • Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  • Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  • Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

Cosmetology • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service

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Work Context

  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Contact With Others
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Physical Proximity
  • Spend Time Standing

Tools

  • Hair combs or brushes
  • Hair scissors
  • Razors
  • Electric hair clipper
  • Hair or curling iron

Technology

Operating system software
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Video creation and editing software
YouTube
Calendar and scheduling software
Appointment scheduling software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Business
customer service
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
psychology

Education

  • 29% Post-secondary certificate
  • 25% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 21% Less than high school diploma

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Manicurists & Pedicurists

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Barbers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, & Secondary School

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus

    Lafayette, LA

  • Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Self Control
  • Dependability
  • Concern for Others
  • Social Orientation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Verbal

This is what Barbers across the country typically make.

$12.87 / hour
$26,770 /year

Entry Level

$17.38 / hour
$36,150 /year

Median Level

$29.37 / hour
$61,090 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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