17. Ohio
Hourly wage: $12.80
Cost of Living Index: 93.8
The 17th best state for barbers is Ohio. In this state work 350 barbers. The hourly wage is $1 lower than Pennsylvania. The hourly wage in this state is $12.80 which is very decent if we consider low living cost index which is 93.8. So, Ohio and decency are no strangers, except if you’re a lake-effect snow storm. Then they’ll fight you hard.