Shampooer Salary
Shampooers earn a median $32,600 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
What shampooers do
Shampoo and rinse customers’ hair.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.6% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 2,200
- Self-employed
- 47%
Employment of shampooers is projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Shampooer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- 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 |
Shampooer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $38,870 | +7.0% | $32,246 | $37,100 – $39,120 | 210 |
| California | $37,080 | +3.1% | $31,019 | $35,040 – $37,600 | — |
| New York | $37,070 | +15.7% | $30,561 | $32,240 – $40,720 | 1,210 |
| Maryland | $34,900 | +11.9% | $28,928 | $31,200 – $38,580 | 500 |
| Massachusetts | $34,840 | — | $28,652 | $31,200 – $36,120 | — |
| Illinois | $34,190 | +16.8% | $28,104 | $31,200 – $35,990 | 240 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 | +4.2% | $28,902 | $34,010 – $34,580 | — |
| New Jersey | $33,180 | +5.4% | $28,347 | $32,220 – $47,370 | 690 |
| Delaware | $32,150 | +16.2% | $26,905 | $31,200 – $35,890 | 200 |
| Texas | $31,200 | +33.6% | $27,249 | $18,200 – $31,200 | 840 |
| Oklahoma | $29,420 | +36.1% | $25,041 | $20,130 – $30,100 | 70 |
| Louisiana | $29,160 | +3.7% | $25,122 | $18,250 – $31,090 | — |
| Virginia | $28,920 | +7.5% | $24,568 | $25,810 – $37,340 | 350 |
| Florida | $28,550 | +5.6% | $25,120 | $28,350 – $34,760 | 550 |
| Georgia | $27,560 | +4.0% | $23,498 | $21,430 – $36,650 | 690 |
| Pennsylvania | $26,130 | −4.2% | $22,326 | $19,690 – $34,000 | 1,000 |
| North Carolina | $26,030 | +13.0% | $22,516 | $22,880 – $29,250 | 90 |
| Michigan | $25,960 | — | $22,136 | $25,960 – $25,960 | — |
| Tennessee | $24,160 | −8.6% | $21,506 | $21,940 – $28,070 | 40 |
| Alabama | $21,810 | +4.0% | $18,745 | $18,620 – $23,110 | — |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $35,760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Skincare Specialist | $45,330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $97,150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $35,790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Barber | $38,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.3% |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $32,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $32,910 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $32,150 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Gambling Dealer | $34,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Childcare Worker | $34,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
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.
How many shampooers are there in the U.S.?
About 8,070 people work as shampooers nationwide.