NOC 63210: Hairstylists and barbers
Hairstylists and barbers cut and style hair and perform related services. They are employed in hairstyling or hairdressing salons, barber shops, vocational schools, health care establishments and theatre, film and television establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 63210
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 63210
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Hairstylists and barbers is categorized under TEER 3. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 63210.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $15 | $19.88/hr | $30 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $16/hr | $19.93/hr | $28.67/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $16.5/hr | $20/hr | $23.08/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $16.5/hr | $19/hr | $25/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $15.65/hr | $18.6/hr | $29.48/hr |
| Quebec → | $16.1/hr | $21.63/hr | $32/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.6/hr | $18/hr | $28.57/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16/hr | $16.32/hr | $25/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $15.35/hr | $21.15/hr | $33.17/hr |
| Alberta → | $15/hr | $19.23/hr | $26/hr |
| British Columbia → | $17.85/hr | $23/hr | $32.97/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Hairstylists
- Completion of secondary school education is required.
- Completion of a one- or two-year hairstyling apprenticeship program or completion of a college or other program in hairstyling combined with on-the-job training is usually required.
- Several years of experience may replace formal education and training.
- Employers may require applicants to provide a hairstyling demonstration before being hired.
- Trade certification for hairstylists is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
- In New Brunswick, licensing by the Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick is mandatory to use the titles "hairstylist" or "hairdresser".
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified hairstylists upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
- Barbers
- Completion of secondary school education is required.
- Completion of a seven-month to one-year apprenticeship or other barber program is usually required.
- On-the-job training may be substituted for formal education.
- Trade certification for barbers is compulsory in Ontario and available, but voluntary, in the Yukon.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to barbers, as qualified hairstylists, upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Official Job Titles for NOC 63210
13 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations (See 63211 Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations)View NOC 63211→
- Hairdressing teacher - community college (See 41210 College and other vocational instructors)View NOC 41210→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 63210 (Hairstylists and barbers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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