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Barber

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

Annual openings

210

Median wage

$61,500

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

+12%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Work experience

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  2. Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
  3. Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
  4. Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
  5. Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  6. Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
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