12. Massachusetts
Hourly wage: $13.30
Cost of Living Index: 133.4
We are half way through this list of best states for barbers and in Massachusetts which is number 12 on the list, we have an interesting situation. Not a very significant increase in earnings compare to the other states from the list and very high cost of living index which is 133.4. The hourly wage is $13.30. In general, this is a very expensive state for all. Also, you have to sell your soul to the Red Sox which is prohibitively expensive.
