Employment Percentage: 
9.9819168173599
SOC ID: 
39-5011
SOC Title: 
Barbers
ONET ID: 
39-5011.00
ONET Concat ID: 
39501100
Median Salary: 
23351.7
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 Doctor: 
0
Typical Ed Level: 
a high school diploma or less
Description: 

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

Core Tasks: 

<ul><li>Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.</li><li>Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.</li><li>Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.</li><li>Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.</li><li>Clean work stations and sweep floors.</li><li>Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.</li><li>Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.</li><li>Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.</li><li>Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.</li><li>Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.</li><li>Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.</li><li>Order supplies.</li><li>Shampoo hair.</li><li>Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.</li></ul>

Start Annual Earnings: 
7172.3
Top Annual Earnings: 
57461.26
Title Slug: 
barber