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Florida barber license — 900 training hours, exam details, fees ($125–$150), and application steps. Verified 2026 data. Data verified 2026-03-23. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Barber
Governing Authority
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
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900 hrs
Training Hours
Written
Exam Type
$125–$150
Gov. Fees
Not available
Apprenticeship
2 years (by July 31 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Cycle
2 hrs
CE Required
Minimum Age
16 years old
Education Level
No specific education level required
Residency
No state residency required
Background Check
Not required
Total Training Hours
900 hours
Barber school only
Apprenticeship Alternative
Not availableOnline Hours Allowed
Not specified; contact the board
Curriculum Includes
Florida Barber Written Examination
100 multiple-choice questions, 3-hour time limit. Written exam only (no practical exam required).
Haircutting, shaving, trimming beards, shampooing, styling, hair coloring, chemical treatments, scalp treatments, and facial treatments for compensation.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee | $88.75 |
Exam Fee Examination fee | $63.75 |
License Fee Initial license fee | Included in application |
Total Government Fees Total initial fees range | $125–$150 |
Barber School Tuition: $5,000-$15,000
Varies by school; NOT a government fee
Florida allows out-of-state barbers to apply by endorsement if they hold a valid license and meet equivalent requirements.
Additional Requirements: License verification and proof of equivalent training required.
Florida maintains separate barber and cosmetology licenses under DBPR.
Initial License Term
2 years
Renewal Cycle
2 years (by July 31 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Fee
$63.75
Continuing Education
2 hours — 2 hours per renewal cycle. Must include HIV/AIDS component. HIV/AIDS course must be completed within 2 years prior to application.
Shop License Fee: $50 (Barbershop license fee)
Barbershops must be separately licensed and pass health/safety inspections.
Florida uniquely requires a separate 2-hour HIV/AIDS course specific to barbers (the cosmetology version does not count). Florida also offers an alternative 600-hour pathway where a school official can certify competency to sit for the exam early.
Florida is one of the MOST accessible states for barber licensing: only 900 hours, no practical exam.
Restricted Barber license: only 600 hours, allows cutting/shearing/styling ONLY (no chemical services).
Students can sit for the exam after completing 600 hours with school competency verification.
Mandatory 2-hour HIV/AIDS course must be completed within 2 years prior to application.
The 4-hour cosmetology HIV/AIDS course cannot substitute for the barber-specific course.
Separate Barbers Board and Board of Cosmetology under DBPR.
Florida Statutes Chapter 476 governs barbering.
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How this state compares to 35 others for this profession
Timeline
#2 of 36
Salary
#12 of 36
Cost
#15 of 36
Processing
#1 of 36
Based on May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data for Barbers (SOC 39-5011)
Entry Level
$31,300
25th percentile
Median
$46,900
+20% vs. national avg ($38,960)Experienced
$60,550
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
1,730 employed in this state
Note: BLS OEWS data reflects only base wages reported by employers. Barber income often includes tips and booth rental arrangements not captured in these figures.
Source: BLS OEWS – Barbers (May 2024)
National employment projections for 2024-2034
Projected Growth
+4.1%
Average GrowthNew Jobs
+3,100
over 10 years
Annual Openings
8,400
per year (avg.)
76,000 currently employed nationwide (2024)
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (September 2025)
Government fees and exam costs to obtain your initial license
Note: These are government licensing fees only. Education/training program costs (tuition, books, etc.) are not included as they vary widely by institution.
Source: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — Licensing Requirements
Estimated total: 36–61 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
Source: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — Licensing Requirements
2–8 weeks
Estimated processing time
Source: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — Licensing Requirements
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Florida requires 900 hours of barber training. Find approved schools and programs near you.
Contact your state barber board for a list of approved schools.