SOC 39-5093 · Personal Care and Service Occupations
Shampooers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$32,600
- 10th percentile
- $23,110
- 25th percentile
- $28,550
- Median
- $32,600
- 75th percentile
- $35,550
- 90th percentile
- $38,240
- Mean
- $31,980
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 8,070.
That median is 36.1% lower than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,410 | $33,160 | $37,620 | $40,720 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 580 | $28,680 | $36,410 | $39,550 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 230 | $31,200 | $35,990 | $35,990 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | Not available | $31,200 | $35,830 | $36,240 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | Not available | $34,010 | $34,580 | $34,620 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 230 | $31,200 | $34,280 | $36,710 |
| Lexington Park, MD | 60 | $31,610 | $32,730 | $38,580 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 710 | $27,940 | $32,610 | $35,280 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | Not available | $21,630 | $29,740 | $35,550 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 30 | $18,410 | $29,070 | $30,100 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 320 | $28,350 | $28,540 | $30,120 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 520 | $22,840 | $27,890 | $36,650 |
| Richmond, VA | Not available | $25,810 | $27,340 | $35,110 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Not available | $21,430 | $21,510 | $25,720 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | 120 | $19,690 | $19,690 | $26,900 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | Not available | $18,200 | $18,200 | $26,330 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,410 | $33,160 | $37,620 | $40,720 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 710 | $27,940 | $32,610 | $35,280 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 580 | $28,680 | $36,410 | $39,550 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 520 | $22,840 | $27,890 | $36,650 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 320 | $28,350 | $28,540 | $30,120 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 230 | $31,200 | $34,280 | $36,710 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 230 | $31,200 | $35,990 | $35,990 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | 120 | $19,690 | $19,690 | $26,900 |
| Lexington Park, MD | 60 | $31,610 | $32,730 | $38,580 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 30 | $18,410 | $29,070 | $30,100 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 210 | $37,100 | $38,870 | $39,120 |
| California | Not available | $35,040 | $37,080 | $37,600 |
| New York | 1,210 | $32,240 | $37,070 | $40,720 |
| Maryland | 500 | $31,200 | $34,900 | $38,580 |
| Massachusetts | Not available | $31,200 | $34,840 | $36,120 |
| Illinois | 240 | $31,200 | $34,190 | $35,990 |
| Connecticut | Not available | $34,010 | $34,010 | $34,580 |
| New Jersey | 690 | $32,220 | $33,180 | $47,370 |
| Delaware | 200 | $31,200 | $32,150 | $35,890 |
| Texas | 840 | $18,200 | $31,200 | $31,200 |
| Oklahoma | 70 | $20,130 | $29,420 | $30,100 |
| Louisiana | Not available | $18,250 | $29,160 | $31,090 |
| Virginia | 350 | $25,810 | $28,920 | $37,340 |
| Florida | 550 | $28,350 | $28,550 | $34,760 |
| Georgia | 690 | $21,430 | $27,560 | $36,650 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,000 | $19,690 | $26,130 | $34,000 |
| North Carolina | 90 | $22,880 | $26,030 | $29,250 |
| Michigan | Not available | $25,960 | $25,960 | $25,960 |
| Tennessee | 40 | $21,940 | $24,160 | $28,070 |
| Alabama | Not available | $18,620 | $21,810 | $23,110 |
Other personal care and service occupations
- Childcare Workers
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants
- Recreation Workers
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
- Animal Caretakers
- Manicurists and Pedicurists
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Shampooers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Shampooers is $32,600. Employment is 8,070.
How does Shampooers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Shampooers is 36.1% lower than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Shampooers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is highest on this page's list at $37,620.