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Barbers
Personal Care and Service · SOC 39-5011
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$38,210
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
10,100
Proj. Annual Openings
15,000
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure1.8%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Social Perceptiveness
4.Service Orientation
5.Judgment and Decision Making
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.
Common titles: Barber, Barber Shop Operator, Barber Stylist, Stylist
Representative Tasks
- •Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
- •Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
- •Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
- •Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
- •Clean work stations and sweep floors.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Trim client hair.
- •Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.
- •Clean tools or equipment.
- •Discuss service options or needs with clients.
- •Clean facilities or work areas.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.6%
Avg AI Exposure
11
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 58% Bright |
| Median Salary | $38,210 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |