There will be job openings as Barbers leave the labor market or take other kinds of jobs. In addition, there will always be jobs for Barbers with creative abilities, sound job skills and a faithful following. Commissions range from 40 percent to 80 percent of the gross earnings of the station at which the Barber works. Earnings usually depend on the size, type and location of the shop. Barbers may receive a commission on products they sell, and most of them receive tips.
State law requires that overtime be paid at time and a half or double time.
The basic workweek for Barbers is 40 hours, usually including evenings or weekends. Days and hours vary with different shops or salons, depending upon location and clientele. Graduates take a written, oral and practical examination in all aspects of barbering, including styling. Apprentices work under the close supervision of a licensed Barber in a licensed shop. At the end of two years, they are eligible to take the State Board exam.