Shampooer Salary in 2026

    SOC: 39-5093.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $31,470
    per year
    Salary Range
    $23K – $36K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    8,890
    employed
    Job Growth
    +5.5%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Shampooers Make?

    Shampooers earn a median annual salary of $31,470 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $22,880 at the 10th percentile to $35,970 at the 90th percentile — a range of $13,090. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $36,320.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$22,880
    25th percentile$27,390
    Median (50th)$31,470
    75th percentile$35,610
    90th percentile$35,970
    10th: $22,880Median: $31,47090th: $35,970
    Section 02

    Shampooer Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    District of Columbiatop$36,320
    California$35,970
    Connecticut$32,640
    New York$32,050
    New Jersey$31,470
    Maryland$31,200
    Illinois$29,280
    Louisiana$28,130
    Delaware$27,670
    Pennsylvania$27,280
    Florida$27,040
    Virginia$26,910
    Georgia$26,510
    Tennessee$26,420
    Texas$23,350
    North Carolina$23,040
    Oklahoma$21,610
    Alabama$20,970
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Shampooers

    District of Columbia
    Highest paying
    $36,320
    top metro salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
    $35,970
    $-350 vs highest
    California
    $35,970
    $-350 vs highest
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $32,050
    $-4,270 vs highest
    New York
    $32,050
    $-4,270 vs highest
    New Jersey
    $31,470
    $-4,850 vs highest
    Maryland
    $31,200
    $-5,120 vs highest
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
    $31,200
    $-5,120 vs highest
    Section 04

    Shampooer Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$22,880 – $27,390
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$31,470
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$35,610
    Senior (15+ yrs)$35,970+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Shampooer

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Shampooers in District of Columbia earn $36,320 — $4,850 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($35,610) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Shampooer Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Shampooerthis career$31,470
    Dentists, General$172,790
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon$239,200
    Emergency Medicine Physician$239,200
    Acupuncturist$78,140

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 39-5093.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.