Shampooers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for shampooers in the U.S. is $32,600 ($15.67 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $32,600
- Mean annual wage
- $31,980
- Median hourly wage
- $15.67
- Employment
- 8,070
8,070 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,110 | $11.11 |
| 25th percentile | $28,550 | $13.72 |
| Median (50th) | $32,600 | $15.67 |
| 75th percentile | $35,550 | $17.09 |
| 90th percentile | $38,240 | $18.39 |
Highest-paying states for shampooers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $38,870 | 210 |
| California | $37,080 | — |
| New York | $37,070 | 1,210 |
| Maryland | $34,900 | 500 |
| Massachusetts | $34,840 | — |
| Illinois | $34,190 | 240 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 | — |
| New Jersey | $33,180 | 690 |
| Delaware | $32,150 | 200 |
| Texas | $31,200 | 840 |
Lowest-paying states
- Alabama: $21,810 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $24,160 median annual wage
- Michigan: $25,960 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $26,030 median annual wage
- Pennsylvania: $26,130 median annual wage
About this occupation
Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.
Typical tasks
- Maintain treatment records.
- Massage, shampoo, and condition patron's hair and scalp to clean them and remove excess oil.
- Treat scalp conditions and hair loss, using specialized lotions, shampoos, or equipment such as infrared lamps or vibrating equipment.
- Advise patrons with chronic or potentially contagious scalp conditions to seek medical treatment.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 6.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 34.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.4% |
| Associate's degree | 10.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.0% |
| Master's degree | 5.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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