Barber Exam Pass Rates by State (2026)
No states in our dataset publish an official Barber first-attempt pass rate — every state is marked "not published".
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| Rank | State | First-attempt pass rate | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Alabama | not published | — |
| — | Alaska | not published | — |
| — | Arizona | not published | — |
| — | Arkansas | not published | — |
| — | California | not published | — |
| — | Colorado | not published | — |
| — | Connecticut | not published | — |
| — | Delaware | not published | — |
| — | District of Columbia | not published | — |
| — | Florida | not published | — |
| — | Georgia | not published | — |
| — | Hawaii | not published | — |
| — | Idaho | not published | — |
| — | Illinois | not published | — |
| — | Indiana | not published | — |
| — | Iowa | not published | — |
| — | Kansas | not published | — |
| — | Kentucky | not published | — |
| — | Louisiana | not published | — |
| — | Maine | not published | — |
| — | Maryland | not published | — |
| — | Massachusetts | not published | — |
| — | Michigan | not published | — |
| — | Minnesota | not published | — |
| — | Mississippi | not published | — |
| — | Missouri | not published | — |
| — | Montana | not published | — |
| — | Nebraska | not published | — |
| — | Nevada | not published | — |
| — | New Hampshire | not published | — |
| — | New Jersey | not published | — |
| — | New Mexico | not published | — |
| — | New York | not published | — |
| — | North Carolina | not published | — |
| — | North Dakota | not published | — |
| — | Ohio | not published | — |
| — | Oklahoma | not published | — |
| — | Oregon | not published | — |
| — | Pennsylvania | not published | — |
| — | Rhode Island | not published | — |
| — | South Carolina | not published | — |
| — | South Dakota | not published | — |
| — | Tennessee | not published | — |
| — | Texas | not published | — |
| — | Utah | not published | — |
| — | Vermont | not published | — |
| — | Virginia | not published | — |
| — | Washington | not published | — |
| — | West Virginia | not published | — |
| — | Wisconsin | not published | — |
| — | Wyoming | not published | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which states have the highest Barber exam pass rate?
No states publish an official Barber first-attempt pass rate in the dataset we retrieved on 2026-08-20.
Why is the Barber pass rate "not published" for my state?
Most states do not release first-attempt exam pass rates. When a state publishes the figure, we show it with the source; otherwise the row is marked "not published" and you should ask the state board directly.
How hard is the Barber exam overall?
The national reference pass rate is roughly 75%. In the 0 states that publish figures, first-attempt rates average n/a%.
Does a low pass rate mean I will fail?
No. Published pass rates are first-attempt averages across all candidates, including those who take the exam without structured prep. Candidates who complete a study plan and practice questions pass at far higher rates than the aggregate figure suggests.
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Pass-rate figures are as published by state boards and commissions (retrieved 2026-08-20). “Not published” means the state has not released an official first-attempt figure — not that the rate is unknown to the board. Verify with your state board before making decisions.