Beauty & personal care
Barber
Cut and style hair, groom facial hair and work directly with clients.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Barber training + Oregon certification
Compare barber training routes and the separate state certification steps. Build client-service, sanitation and practical skills; business ownership adds financial and operating responsibilities.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “Postsecondary training (non-degree).” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Gorge Academy of Cosmetology & Massage
Barbering
Develop haircutting, clipper and facial-hair grooming skills for client service.
Ask: How much practice will I get with different hair textures, clippers and shaving techniques?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Phagans’ Grants Pass College of Beauty
Barbering
Develop haircutting, clipper and facial-hair grooming skills for client service.
Ask: How much practice will I get with different hair textures, clippers and shaving techniques?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Northwest College School of Beauty
Barbering
Learn cutting, grooming and sanitation skills through barber training and client practice.
Ask: How much supervised client practice is included, and what remains before state certification?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Take this question to a counselor.
Would I enjoy detailed practical work and building a repeat client base?
Before choosing a program, ask for prerequisites, the complete timeline, class and placement schedules, and a full cost estimate including supplies, exams, travel and living expenses.
Build a working cost estimate →Understand the numbers.
The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $37.22. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon suppresses or does not publish the detailed projection values used here for this occupation. We have left those figures unavailable. That does not mean there are no jobs or openings.
These BLS wages cover employees, not self-employed workers or business-owner profit. Client demand, hours worked, supplies, rent and other business expenses can substantially change take-home income.
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