Barber / Hair Stylist / Cosmetologist
Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.
At a Glance
Barber / Hair Stylist / Cosmetologist earns an average of $44,300/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.5 years. Top skills: Cosmetology, Customer Service, Administrative Functions.
$44,300/yr
High school or GED
2.5 years
65
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Barbers
Median Wage
$38,960/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.1%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (13)
Cosmetology
Professional Hair Care
Wax
Housekeeping
Point Of Sale
Stocking Merchandise
Selling Techniques
Data Entry
Safety Standards
Manicure
Loading And Unloading
Marketing
Retail Sales
Common Skills (15)
Customer Service
Administrative Functions
Communication
Sales
Professionalism
Accountability
Management
Multitasking
Interpersonal Communications
Operations
Basic Writing
Honesty
Basic Reading
Certifications (2)
Cosmetology License
Barber License
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