Barber apprentice demographics and statistics in the US
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Barber apprentice gender statistics
20.8% of barber apprentices are women and 79.2% of barber apprentices are men.
- Male, 79.2%
- Female, 20.8%
Barber apprentice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.2% |
| Female | 20.8% |
Barber apprentice gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,168
Female income
$44,739
Barber apprentice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in barber apprentice positions over time. Currently, 20.8% of barber apprentices are female.
Barber apprentice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.44% | 24.56% |
| 2011 | 81.54% | 18.46% |
| 2012 | 78.97% | 21.03% |
| 2013 | 79.33% | 20.67% |
| 2014 | 76.97% | 23.03% |
| 2015 | 79.61% | 20.39% |
| 2016 | 76.13% | 23.87% |
| 2017 | 77.58% | 22.42% |
| 2018 | 77.99% | 22.01% |
| 2019 | 77.75% | 22.25% |
| 2020 | 77.75% | 22.25% |
| 2021 | 79.25% | 20.75% |
Barber apprentice related jobs gender ratio
We compared barber apprentices with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, barber apprentice and master barber have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electrologist | 1% | 99% |
| Medical Esthetician | 4% | 96% |
| Licensed Esthetician | 5% | 95% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Barber apprentice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among barber apprentices is White, which makes up 57.0% of all barber apprentices. Comparatively, 23.0% of barber apprentices are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of barber apprentices are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Barber apprentice race
| Barber apprentice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Barber apprentice race and ethnicity over time
See how barber apprentice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Barber apprentice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.96% | 15.14% | 4.37% | 12.83% |
| 2011 | 65.75% | 14.38% | 4.60% | 12.52% |
| 2012 | 60.12% | 18.04% | 4.39% | 15.55% |
| 2013 | 58.93% | 14.86% | 5.50% | 18.41% |
| 2014 | 58.69% | 15.72% | 5.00% | 17.46% |
| 2015 | 59.37% | 14.78% | 5.30% | 18.42% |
| 2016 | 58.62% | 14.06% | 4.10% | 21.23% |
| 2017 | 55.96% | 16.24% | 6.13% | 18.22% |
| 2018 | 60.00% | 11.03% | 4.49% | 22.07% |
| 2019 | 60.12% | 12.00% | 5.01% | 20.33% |
| 2020 | 56.72% | 10.53% | 5.07% | 23.18% |
| 2021 | 57.02% | 9.13% | 6.27% | 22.96% |
Barber apprentice wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown barber apprentices have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american barber apprentices have the lowest average salary at $42,426.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,931 |
| White | $47,423 |
| Black or African American | $42,426 |
| Asian | $44,824 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,494 |
Average barber apprentice age
See how the average age of barber apprentices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Barber apprentice age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 30 |
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Asian | 43.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 35 |
Barber apprentice age breakdown
The average age of barber apprentices is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the barber apprentice population.
Barber apprentice age breakdown
| Barber Apprentice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Barber apprentice educational attainment
The most common degree for barber apprentices is high school diploma, with 40% of barber apprentices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Barber apprentices by degree level
| Barber apprentice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Barber apprentice employment statistics
Most barber apprentices work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where barber apprentices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where barber apprentices work.
Barber apprentice jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Barber apprentice jobs by company type
Employees with the barber apprentice job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most barber apprentices prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Barber apprentice jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 2% |
Barber apprentice jobs by industry
The most common industries for barber apprentices are media, retail and hospitality.
Barber apprentice industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 14% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Barber apprentice turnover and employment statistics
Barber apprentice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for barber apprentices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Barber apprentice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Barber apprentice unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.74% |
| 2011 | 4.13% |
| 2012 | 5.11% |
| 2013 | 5.35% |
| 2014 | 2.63% |
| 2015 | 2.05% |
| 2016 | 2.25% |
| 2017 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 1.81% |
| 2019 | 1.91% |
| 2020 | 5.67% |
| 2021 | 8.26% |
Average barber apprentice tenure
The average barber apprentice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 351 barber apprentices resumes in Zippia's database.
Barber apprentice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Barber apprentice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of barber apprentices that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pedicurist | 5.12% | 8,505 |
| Barber Apprentice | 8.10% | - |
| Skin Care Specialist | 8.70% | 66,130 |
| Colorist | 11.87% | 42,160 |
| Freelance Makeup Artist | 12.20% | 4,009 |
Similar barber apprentice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pedicurist | 5.12% | 8,505 |
| Skin Care Specialist | 8.70% | 66,130 |
| Colorist | 11.87% | 42,160 |
| Freelance Makeup Artist | 12.20% | 4,009 |
Foreign languages spoken by barber apprentices
- Spanish, 100.0%
Barber apprentice languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |