Nevada
Barbershop and barber insurance in Nevada
State data and city guides for Nevada barbers. A quote is not a binder.
Nevada had 64 barber shops with paid employees in 2023 (Census). BLS does not publish a payroll barber count for the state. Owner-barbers and chair renters add many more. Here is the state picture, what drives a shop's premium, and city pages.
Nevada barbering industry
| Indicator | Nevada |
|---|---|
| Barber shops with employees | 64 |
| People employed at barber shops | 189 |
| Barber shops with fewer than 5 employees | 88% |
| Beauty salons | 656 |
| All hair, nail, and skin care businesses | 955 |
| Barber and cosmetology schools | 20 |
| Men's clothing stores | 78 |
| Hairstylists and cosmetologists on payrolls | 1,940 |
| Median annual wage, hairstylists | $33,840 |
| Barbers on payrolls (BLS) | Not published for this state |
Census CBP 2023 (NAICS 812111, 812112, 81211, 611511, 448110); BLS OEWS May 2025 (39-5011, 39-5012; payroll workers only).
What sets a Nevada barbershop premium
- Chairs
- How many, and how busy.
- People
- Employee barbers, payroll, and chair renters.
- Services
- Straight-razor shaves, beard color, hair systems.
- Shop
- Equipment, build-out, and the sign out front.
- Lease
- Required limits and landlord wording.
- Record
- Past claims.
See cost factors and the chair rental agreement guide.
Oversight in Nevada
Insurance companies and agents are regulated by the Nevada Division of Insurance. Barber licenses and shop inspections fall under a separate state licensing body.
Nevada barbershop city guides
Ordered from the most renter-heavy city to the least (ACS).
- Reno
- Fallon
- West Wendover
- Las Vegas
- Sparks
- Winnemucca
- Carson City
- Elko
- North Las Vegas
- Henderson
- Carlin
- Yerington
- Fernley
- Boulder City
- Mesquite
Barbershop coverage and guides
- Barbershop general liability
- Professional liability for barbers
- Insurance for chair-renting barbers
- Shop property and equipment
- Workers' comp for barbershops
- Mobile barber insurance
- Chair rental agreement guide
- Razor safety and sanitation
- What affects barbershop insurance cost
- Opening a barbershop: insurance checklist
- Barbershop insurance application checklist
More Nevada towns by county
Barbers anywhere in Nevada can ask for a quote. Remaining towns grouped by county, each followed by its 2024 population estimate:
- Elko County: Wells 1,242
- Lincoln County: Caliente 964
- Pershing County: Lovelock 1,823
- White Pine County: Ely 3,892
Nevada barbershop questions
Does a Nevada barber license cover liability?
A license allows you to cut hair; it does not pay for injuries or damage. Insurance is separate.
How many barber shops are there in Nevada?
Census County Business Patterns counted 64 barber shops with employees in Nevada in 2023. Chair renters and owner-only shops are not in that figure.
Who regulates barbershop insurance in Nevada?
The Nevada Division of Insurance oversees insurers and agents; barber licensing is handled by a separate state authority.
Do Nevada chair renters carry their own policies?
Most rental agreements require it, and the owner's policy usually does not extend to independent renters.
Where these numbers come from: Census County Business Patterns (https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/cbp.html); BLS OEWS (https://www.bls.gov/oes/); American Community Survey 2020–2024; Census 2024 population estimates.
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Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research