Barber Shops vs General Automotive Repair

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricBarber ShopsGeneral Automotive
Average Revenue$325K$563K
Profit Margin8.0%8.0%
Est. Owner Income$26K$45K
Revenue / Employee$77K$123K
Labor Cost %38.0%38.0%
Total Businesses6,15778,906
Startup Cost (Low)$50K$30K
Startup Cost (High)$250K$150K
5-Year Survival Rate48.0%50.0%
YoY Growth4.0%4.0%
Avg Employee Wage$37K$55K