Master barber demographics and statistics in the US
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Master barber demographics by:
Master barber gender statistics
22.2% of master barbers are women and 77.8% of master barbers are men.
- Male, 77.8%
- Female, 22.2%
Master barber gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.8% |
| Female | 22.2% |
Master barber gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,800
Female income
$56,066
Master barber gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in master barber positions over time. Currently, 22.2% of master barbers are female.
Master barber gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.78% | 26.22% |
| 2011 | 80.18% | 19.82% |
| 2012 | 77.48% | 22.52% |
| 2013 | 77.86% | 22.14% |
| 2014 | 75.38% | 24.62% |
| 2015 | 78.14% | 21.86% |
| 2016 | 74.50% | 25.50% |
| 2017 | 76.02% | 23.98% |
| 2018 | 76.45% | 23.55% |
| 2019 | 76.20% | 23.80% |
| 2020 | 76.20% | 23.80% |
| 2021 | 77.77% | 22.23% |
Master barber related jobs gender ratio
We compared master barbers 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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Master barber demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among master barbers is White, which makes up 60.8% of all master barbers. Comparatively, 19.3% of master barbers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of master barbers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Master barber race
| Master barber race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Master barber race and ethnicity over time
See how master barber racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Master barber race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.71% | 15.80% | 4.13% | 9.15% |
| 2011 | 69.49% | 15.04% | 4.35% | 8.84% |
| 2012 | 63.87% | 18.70% | 4.14% | 11.87% |
| 2013 | 62.67% | 15.52% | 5.25% | 14.73% |
| 2014 | 62.44% | 16.38% | 4.76% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 63.12% | 15.44% | 5.05% | 14.74% |
| 2016 | 62.37% | 14.72% | 3.85% | 17.55% |
| 2017 | 59.71% | 16.90% | 5.88% | 14.55% |
| 2018 | 63.75% | 11.69% | 4.24% | 18.40% |
| 2019 | 63.86% | 12.66% | 4.76% | 16.65% |
| 2020 | 60.47% | 11.19% | 4.82% | 19.50% |
| 2021 | 60.77% | 9.79% | 6.03% | 19.28% |
Master barber wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown master barbers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american master barbers have the lowest average salary at $52,153.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,585 |
| White | $60,698 |
| Black or African American | $52,153 |
| Asian | $56,211 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,951 |
Average master barber age
See how the average age of master barbers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Master barber 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 |
Master barber age breakdown
The average age of master barbers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the master barber population.
Master barber age breakdown
| Master Barber Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Master barber educational attainment
The most common degree for master barbers is master's degree, with 30% of master barbers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Master's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 17%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Master barbers by degree level
| Master barber degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Master barber employment statistics
Company size where master barbers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where master barbers work.
Master barber jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Master barber jobs by industry
The most common industries for master barbers are professional, manufacturing and retail.
Master barber industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Media | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Master barber turnover and employment statistics
Master barber unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for master barbers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Master barber unemployment rate by year
| Year | Master barber 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 master barber tenure
The average master barber stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,196 master barbers resumes in Zippia's database.
Master barber tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 30% |
Master barber LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of master barbers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Artist | 5.12% | 4,559 |
| Master Barber | 8.10% | - |
| Beauty Therapist | 8.70% | 23,945 |
| Licensed Cosmetologist | 11.87% | 52,740 |
| Shampoo Person | 12.20% | 30,252 |
Similar master barber jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Artist | 5.12% | 4,559 |
| Beauty Therapist | 8.70% | 23,945 |
| Licensed Cosmetologist | 11.87% | 52,740 |
| Shampoo Person | 12.20% | 30,252 |
Foreign languages spoken by master barbers
- Spanish, 81.8%
- Polish, 18.2%
Master barber languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| Polish | 18.2% |
