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Barbers

in Washington State

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

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Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Percentiles					Hourly Average
Area	Year	Period	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Washington State	2010	Mar	$9.34	$10.68	$13.31	$15.37	$19.02	$13.88

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Short Term Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	Growth Rate %	Annual Avg Openings
	2009 2nd Qtr	2011 2nd Qtr
Washington State	1,284	1,291	7	0.3	20

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Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	% Change	Annual Avg Openings
	2008	2018
Washington State	1,275	1,292	17	1.3	21

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Training Programs

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Program Title

Barber/Hairstylist

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager

Educational Requirements

This occupation is in Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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O*NET Characteristics

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Skills

Importance
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Competence Level

Active Listening

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Top 10 Tasks

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Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.

Cut and trim hair according to clients` instructions and/or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.

Drape and pin protective cloths around customers` shoulders.

Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.

Clean work stations and sweep floors.

Record services provided on cashiers` tickets or receive payment from customers.

Order supplies.

Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.

Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.

Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.

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Top 10 Work Activities

Importance
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Thinking Creatively

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Assisting and Caring for Others

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

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Top 2 Work Values

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Relationships

Independence

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Top 2 Interests

Occupational Interest
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Realistic

Social

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Alternate Titles

Barber, Barber Apprentice, Barber Shop Operator, Cosmetologist, Hair Cutter, Hair Stylist, Hairdresser, Master Barber, Salon Manager, Stylist, Tonsorial Artist, Trichologist

Top 15 Industries of Employment

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in State of Washington

Number Employed in Industry in 2007 in State of Washington

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of Washington

Growth Projection in State of Washington

Personal Care Services

9,607

145

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