Shampooers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for shampooerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$38,620
- California$37,110
- New York$36,730
- New Jersey$36,390
- Maryland$34,740
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alabama$21,210
- Tennessee$24,330
- North Carolina$25,780
- Michigan$25,960
- Pennsylvania$26,880
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $38,620 | $38,870 | $19 | +20.8% | 210 |
| 2 | California | $37,110 | $37,080 | $18 | +16% | — |
| 3 | New York | $36,730 | $37,070 | $18 | +14.9% | 1,210 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $36,390 | $33,180 | $18 | +13.8% | 690 |
| 5 | Maryland | $34,740 | $34,900 | $17 | +8.6% | 500 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $34,420 | $34,840 | $17 | +7.6% | — |
| 7 | Connecticut | $34,270 | $34,010 | $16 | +7.2% | — |
| 8 | Illinois | $33,640 | $34,190 | $16 | +5.2% | 240 |
| 9 | Delaware | $33,190 | $32,150 | $16 | +3.8% | 200 |
| 10 | Virginia | $30,350 | $28,920 | $15 | -5.1% | 350 |
| 11 | Florida | $30,140 | $28,550 | $14 | -5.8% | 550 |
| 12 | Georgia | $28,390 | $27,560 | $14 | -11.2% | 690 |
| 13 | Texas | $27,790 | $31,200 | $13 | -13.1% | 840 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $27,430 | $29,160 | $13 | -14.2% | — |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $27,240 | $29,420 | $13 | -14.8% | 70 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $26,880 | $26,130 | $13 | -15.9% | 1,000 |
| 17 | Michigan | $25,960 | $25,960 | $12 | -18.8% | — |
| 18 | North Carolina | $25,780 | $26,030 | $12 | -19.4% | 90 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $24,330 | $24,160 | $12 | -23.9% | 40 |
| 20 | Alabama | $21,210 | $21,810 | $10 | -33.7% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 16 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,620 | $37,530 | 1,410 |
| 2 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $36,410 | $35,200 | 580 |
| 3 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35,990 | $33,730 | 230 |
| 4 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $35,830 | $34,880 | — |
| 5 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $34,580 | $34,560 | — |
| 6 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $34,280 | $34,040 | 230 |
| 7 | Lexington Park, MD | $32,730 | $34,130 | 60 |
| 8 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $32,610 | $32,170 | 710 |
| 9 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $29,740 | $29,860 | — |
| 10 | Oklahoma City, OK | $29,070 | $26,310 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing shampooerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administrative and Support Services | $34,920 | $35,140 | — |
| 2 | Employment Services | $34,920 | $35,140 | — |
| 3 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $34,920 | $35,140 | — |
| 4 | Personal and Laundry Services | $32,600 | $31,940 | 7,990 |
| 5 | Personal Care Services | $32,600 | $31,940 | 7,990 |
| 6 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $32,600 | $31,980 | 8,070 |
| 7 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $32,600 | $31,980 | 8,070 |
| 8 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $32,560 | $31,940 | 7,990 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do shampooers make in the U.S.?
The median shampooers salary in the United States is $32,600 per year (mean $31,980), and about 80% earn between $23,110 and $38,240.
How much do shampooers make per hour?
Roughly $15 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $31,980 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays shampooers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for shampooers at $38,620 per year (median $38,870).
What is the job outlook for shampooers?
Employment is projected to change +5.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 2,700 openings per year.