Also called: Senior Barber
A highly experienced barber known for precision fades, designs, beard sculpting and straight-razor shaves.
His book is full two weeks out. A typical day is twelve to fifteen cuts, a couple of hot-towel shaves, and one detailed hair design for a kid's birthday.
Tips and premium pricing push experienced barbers well above the BLS median.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 4 years after high school. Barber license from a barber school or apprenticeship (about 1,000-1,500 hours) plus a state exam. Some states have a separate master barber license after experience.
Ways in: Trade school, Apprenticeship, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Barbering (trade school).
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS combined barber/hairstylist projection.
Low risk for 10 years. Fades, designs and straight-razor shaves are precise hand skills; demand for a top barber keeps growing.
Classes: Barbering CTE program, Art, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-5011.
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