Barber / Wyoming
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Wyoming Barber License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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What the Wyoming data shows for Barbers

To practice as a barber in Wyoming, the state licensing board requires 1,027 documented education or training hours, a passing score on State Barber Board Exam. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. The regulation sits under Wyoming's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Barber School".

Budget $42 to get started, plus $28 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Wyoming, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

B+
Licensing Ease Score
79/100
Barber · Wyoming

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,027 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$42
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$14/yr
$28 every 2 years
Continuing Education A+
None required
No continuing-education mandate
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Wyoming

Education / Training Hours
Barber School
1,027 hours
Exam Requirement
State Barber Board Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$42
Renewal Fee
$28
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
16 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Wyoming licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Barber in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming's requirements cover 1027 hours of education or training, the State Barber Board Exam exam, and an initial fee of $42. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Barber in Wyoming? ▼
To become a licensed barber in Wyoming, you must meet the state's requirements including 1027 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Wyoming licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Barber license to Wyoming from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for barbers nationally works like this: Varies by state — check with state board. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Wyoming. Verify the specifics with the Wyoming licensing board.
Does Wyoming require a background check for Barber licensing? ▼
Yes, Wyoming requires a criminal background check as part of the barber licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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What to do with this barber license

Barber in Wyoming, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a barber-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Wyoming's barber requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Barber in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state barber license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Wyoming's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Wyoming overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Wyoming licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.