Employment Percentage
16.51245552
SOC ID
39-5011
SOC Title
Barbers
ONET ID
39-5011.00
ONET Concat ID
39501100
Median Salary
23418
Ed Level High School
45.490002
Ed Level Certificate
28.700001
Ed Level Some College
11.74
Ed Level Associates
11.13
Ed Level Bachelors
1.68
Ed Level Masters
1.25
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a high school diploma or less
Career Description
Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.
Core Tasks
- 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.
- Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
- Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
- Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
- Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
- Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
- Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
- Order supplies.
- Shampoo hair.
- Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
Start Annual Earnings
7843.11
Top Annual Earnings
58274.58
EMSI Career Title Slug
barber