Oregon Barbershop Insurance: Shop Counts, Barber Wages & City Guides

Oregon had 85 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.

Oregon barbering industry

Indicator	Oregon
Barber shops with employees	85
People employed at barber shops	464
Barber shops with fewer than 5 employees	58%
Beauty salons	800
All hair, nail, and skin care businesses	1,315
Barber and cosmetology schools	29
Men's clothing stores	60
Median annual wage, barbers	$77,430
Hairstylists and cosmetologists on payrolls	1,860
Median annual wage, hairstylists	$57,580
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 Oregon 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 Oregon

Insurance companies and agents are regulated by the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation. Barber licenses and shop inspections fall under a separate state licensing body.

Oregon barbershop city guides

Ordered from the most renter-heavy city to the least (ACS).

Barbershop coverage and guides

More Oregon towns by county

Barbers anywhere in Oregon can ask for a quote. Remaining towns grouped by county, each followed by its 2024 population estimate:

Baker County: Baker City 10,135, Haines 375, Halfway 358, Huntington 505, Richland 169, Sumpter 207, Unity 42
Benton County: Adair Village 1,028, Monroe 677, Philomath 5,795
Clackamas County: Barlow 141, Canby 18,027, Estacada 5,591, Gladstone 11,898, Johnson City 553, Milwaukie 21,620, Molalla 10,134, Rivergrove 538, Sandy 12,990, West Linn 26,597, Wilsonville 27,895
Clatsop County: Astoria 9,906, Cannon Beach 1,500, Gearhart 1,872, Seaside 7,110, Warrenton 6,324
Columbia County: Clatskanie 1,782, Columbia City 1,949, Prescott 82, Rainier 1,932, Scappoose 8,282, St. Helens 14,460, Vernonia 2,428
Coos County: Bandon 3,311, Coos Bay 15,801, Coquille 3,972, Lakeside 1,858, Myrtle Point 2,470, North Bend 10,049, Powers 703
Crook County: Prineville 11,917
Curry County: Brookings 6,493, Gold Beach 2,272, Port Orford 1,114
Deschutes County: La Pine 2,566, Sisters 2,957
Douglas County: Canyonville 1,664, Drain 1,198, Elkton 187, Glendale 867, Myrtle Creek 3,498, Oakland 948, Reedsport 4,299, Riddle 1,220, Roseburg 23,795, Sutherlin 8,643, Winston 5,691, Yoncalla 1,033
Gilliam County: Arlington 620, Condon 701, Lonerock 21
Grant County: Canyon City 643, Dayville 130, Granite 29, John Day 1,641, Long Creek 168, Monument 111, Mount Vernon 547, Prairie City 817, Seneca 162
Harney County: Burns 2,689, Hines 1,621
Hood River County: Cascade Locks 1,367, Hood River 8,350
Jackson County: Ashland 20,935, Butte Falls 433, Central Point 19,128, Eagle Point 9,811, Gold Hill 1,313, Jacksonville 2,945, Phoenix 4,570, Rogue River 2,337, Shady Cove 3,042, Talent 6,306
Jefferson County: Culver 1,670, Madras 7,764, Metolius 1,028
Josephine County: Cave Junction 2,092
Klamath County: Bonanza 415, Chiloquin 769, Klamath Falls 22,174, Malin 740, Merrill 868
Lake County: Lakeview 2,418, Paisley 247
Lane County: Coburg 1,348, Cottage Grove 10,690, Creswell 5,615, Dunes City 1,414, Florence 9,504, Junction City 7,256, Lowell 1,283, Oakridge 3,158, Veneta 5,194, Westfir 255
Lincoln County: Depoe Bay 1,526, Lincoln City 10,034, Newport 10,833, Siletz 1,212, Toledo 3,514, Waldport 2,262, Yachats 1,018
Linn County: Brownsville 1,859, Halsey 953, Harrisburg 3,717, Lebanon 19,950, Lyons 1,220, Mill City 2,128, Millersburg 3,541, Scio 965, Sodaville 373, Sweet Home 10,265, Tangent 1,253, Waterloo 226
Malheur County: Adrian 160, Jordan Valley 138, Nyssa 3,269, Ontario 11,957, Vale 2,057
Marion County: Aumsville 4,216, Aurora 1,122, Detroit 189, Donald 1,013, Gates 487, Gervais 2,571, Hubbard 3,402, Idanha 157, Jefferson 3,296, Mount Angel 3,436, Scotts Mills 417, Silverton 10,391, St. Paul 426, Stayton 8,521, Sublimity 2,879, Turner 2,414
Morrow County: Boardman 4,345, Heppner 1,119, Ione 328, Irrigon 2,014, Lexington 226
Multnomah County: Fairview 10,796, Maywood Park 810, Troutdale 15,749, Wood Village 4,722
Polk County: Dallas 17,911, Falls City 1,057, Independence 10,295, Monmouth 11,651
Sherman County: Grass Valley 166, Moro 392, Rufus 285, Wasco 446
Tillamook County: Bay City 1,381, Garibaldi 817, Manzanita 639, Nehalem 271, Rockaway Beach 1,441, Tillamook 5,157, Wheeler 424
Umatilla County: Adams 389, Athena 1,184, Echo 627, Helix 192, Hermiston 19,746, Milton-Freewater 7,011, Pendleton 17,026, Pilot Rock 1,313, Stanfield 2,118, Ukiah 223, Umatilla 7,899, Weston 705
Union County: Cove 617, Elgin 1,694, Imbler 242, Island City 1,131, La Grande 13,058, North Powder 498, Summerville 121, Union 2,123
Wallowa County: Enterprise 2,083, Joseph 1,175, Lostine 246, Wallowa 815
Wasco County: Antelope 38, Dufur 637, Maupin 421, Mosier 466, Shaniko 33, The Dalles 15,884
Washington County: Banks 1,831, Cornelius 15,369, Durham 1,880, Forest Grove 27,076, Gaston 676, King City 5,002, North Plains 3,424, Sherwood 20,441, Tualatin 28,036
Wheeler County: Fossil 452, Mitchell 143, Spray 141
Yamhill County: Amity 1,775, Carlton 2,273, Dayton 2,663, Dundee 3,200, Lafayette 4,627, Newberg 27,136, Sheridan 6,375, Willamina 2,280, Yamhill 1,215

Oregon barbershop questions

Does a Oregon 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 Oregon?

Census County Business Patterns counted 85 barber shops with employees in Oregon in 2023. Chair renters and owner-only shops are not in that figure.

Who regulates barbershop insurance in Oregon?

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation oversees insurers and agents; barber licensing is handled by a separate state authority.

Do Oregon 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

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