Shampooers Salary
The median shampooers salary in the United States is $32,600 per year ($15.67/hour). Salaries range from $23,110 at the entry level to $38,240+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 8,070 shampooers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 5.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$32,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.67
per hour
Employment
8,070
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$23,110
25th percentile
$28,550
Median
$32,600
75th percentile
$35,550
90th percentile
$38,240
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+5.5%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
2,700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Shampooers Salary by State
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$22K$39K■ No data
Top Paying States
District of Columbia
$39K
+19%
California
$37K
+14%
New York
$37K
+14%
Maryland
$35K
+7%
Massachusetts
$35K
+7%
Illinois
$34K
+5%
Connecticut
$34K
+4%
New Jersey
$33K
+2%
Delaware
$32K
-1%
Texas
$31K
-4%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $38,870 | +19.2% |
| California | $37,080 | +13.7% |
| New York | $37,070 | +13.7% |
| Maryland | $34,900 | +7.1% |
| Massachusetts | $34,840 | +6.9% |
| Illinois | $34,190 | +4.9% |
| Connecticut | $34,010 | +4.3% |
| New Jersey | $33,180 | +1.8% |
| Delaware | $32,150 | -1.4% |
| Texas | $31,200 | -4.3% |
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Shampooers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,620 | +15.4% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $36,410 | +11.7% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35,990 | +10.4% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $35,830 | +9.9% |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $34,580 | +6.1% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $34,280 | +5.2% |
| Lexington Park, MD | $32,730 | +0.4% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $32,610 | +0.0% |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $29,740 | -8.8% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $29,070 | -10.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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