Shampooer Salary
Shampooers earn a median $32,600 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
U.S. median
$32,600
$15.67 per hour
Range
$23,110 – $38,240
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
8,070
across the U.S.
Shampooer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$28,374
per year · effective tax rate 13.0%
$2,365Monthly
$1,182Twice a month
$1,091Every 2 weeks
$13.64Hourly
- Federal income tax$1,732
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,021
- Medicare (1.45%)$473
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$28,374
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $23,110 | $11.11 | $20,641 |
| 25th percentile | $28,550 | $13.73 | $25,120 |
| Median (50th) | $32,600 | $15.67 | $28,374 |
| 75th percentile | $35,550 | $17.09 | $30,744 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $38,240 | $18.38 | $32,906 |
Best cities for shampooers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $36,410 | $30,417 | $27,935 | 580 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $37,620 | $30,973 | $27,516 | 1,410 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $32,610 | $27,381 | $26,699 | 710 |
| 4 | Atlanta, GA | $27,890 | $23,753 | $23,739 | 520 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $37,620
- Washington, DC — $36,410
- Philadelphia, PA — $32,610
- Atlanta, GA — $27,890
Shampooer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $38,870 | $32,246 | $37,100 – $39,120 | 210 |
| California | $37,080 | $31,019 | $35,040 – $37,600 | — |
| New York | $37,070 | $30,561 | $32,240 – $40,720 | 1,210 |
| Maryland | $34,900 | $28,928 | $31,200 – $38,580 | 500 |
| Massachusetts | $34,840 | $28,652 | $31,200 – $36,120 | — |
| Illinois | $34,190 | $28,104 | $31,200 – $35,990 | 240 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 | $28,902 | $34,010 – $34,580 | — |
| New Jersey | $33,180 | $28,347 | $32,220 – $47,370 | 690 |
| Delaware | $32,150 | $26,905 | $31,200 – $35,890 | 200 |
| Texas | $31,200 | $27,249 | $18,200 – $31,200 | 840 |
| Oklahoma | $29,420 | $25,041 | $20,130 – $30,100 | 70 |
| Louisiana | $29,160 | $25,122 | $18,250 – $31,090 | — |
| Virginia | $28,920 | $24,568 | $25,810 – $37,340 | 350 |
| Florida | $28,550 | $25,120 | $28,350 – $34,760 | 550 |
| Georgia | $27,560 | $23,498 | $21,430 – $36,650 | 690 |
| Pennsylvania | $26,130 | $22,326 | $19,690 – $34,000 | 1,000 |
| North Carolina | $26,030 | $22,516 | $22,880 – $29,250 | 90 |
| Michigan | $25,960 | $22,136 | $25,960 – $25,960 | — |
| Tennessee | $24,160 | $21,506 | $21,940 – $28,070 | 40 |
| Alabama | $21,810 | $18,745 | $18,620 – $23,110 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shampooer make?
The national median salary for shampooers is $32,600 a year ($15.67 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,110 and the top 10% earn over $38,240. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays shampooers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $38,870. After taxes and local prices, Washington, DC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many shampooers are there in the U.S.?
About 8,070 people work as shampooers nationwide.