Barbers

Bright outlookJob zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 39-5011.00

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median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$28k10th$29kMedian$65k90th

New workers start near $28,140; experienced workers reach $64,900. About 350 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

Typical entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

No program is mapped to this career yet. Many careers start from a transfer pre-major or a related program.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

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.
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
Clean work stations and sweep floors.
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.

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