Top 15 cities for shampooers by average salary
| New York, NY | $37,530 |
|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $35,200 |
| Boston, MA | $34,880 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $34,560 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $34,130 |
| Baltimore, MD | $34,040 |
| Chicago, IL | $33,730 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,170 |
| Allentown, PA | $29,860 |
| Richmond, VA | $29,490 |
| Miami, FL | $29,140 |
| Atlanta, GA | $28,490 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $26,310 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $23,040 |
| Scranton, PA | $21,880 |
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Shampooers salary by state
Washington, D.C. pays shampooers the most statewide, $38,620 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | $38,620 | $38,870 | 210 | 1 | $35,200 | $35,200 |
| California | $37,110 | $37,080 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $36,730 | $37,070 | 1,210 | 1 | $37,530 | $37,530 |
| New Jersey | $36,390 | $33,180 | 690 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $34,740 | $34,900 | 500 | 2 | $34,130 | $34,040 |
| Massachusetts | $34,420 | $34,840 | n/a | 1 | $34,880 | $34,880 |
| Connecticut | $34,270 | $34,010 | n/a | 1 | $34,560 | $34,560 |
| Illinois | $33,640 | $34,190 | 240 | 1 | $33,730 | $33,730 |
| Delaware | $33,190 | $32,150 | 200 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $30,350 | $28,920 | 350 | 1 | $29,490 | $29,490 |
| Florida | $30,140 | $28,550 | 550 | 1 | $29,140 | $29,140 |
| Georgia | $28,390 | $27,560 | 690 | 1 | $28,490 | $28,490 |
| Texas | $27,790 | $31,200 | 840 | 1 | $19,210 | $19,210 |
| Louisiana | $27,430 | $29,160 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $27,240 | $29,420 | 70 | 1 | $26,310 | $26,310 |
| Pennsylvania | $26,880 | $26,130 | 1,000 | 4 | $32,170 | $21,880 |
| Michigan | $25,960 | $25,960 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $25,780 | $26,030 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $24,330 | $24,160 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $21,210 | $21,810 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Shampooers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $37,530 | $37,620 | $18.04 | 1,410 |
| Washington, DC | $35,200 | $36,410 | $16.92 | 580 |
| Boston, MA | $34,880 | $35,830 | $16.77 | n/a |
| Bridgeport, CT | $34,560 | $34,580 | $16.62 | n/a |
| Lexington Park, MD | $34,130 | $32,730 | $16.41 | 60 |
| Baltimore, MD | $34,040 | $34,280 | $16.37 | 230 |
| Chicago, IL | $33,730 | $35,990 | $16.22 | 230 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,170 | $32,610 | $15.47 | 710 |
| Allentown, PA | $29,860 | $29,740 | $14.36 | n/a |
| Richmond, VA | $29,490 | $27,340 | $14.18 | n/a |
| Miami, FL | $29,140 | $28,540 | $14.01 | 320 |
| Atlanta, GA | $28,490 | $27,890 | $13.70 | 520 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $26,310 | $29,070 | $12.65 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $23,040 | $21,510 | $11.08 | n/a |
| Scranton, PA | $21,880 | $19,690 | $10.52 | 120 |
| Houston, TX | $19,210 | $18,200 | $9.24 | n/a |
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Shampooers salary: questions
Where do shampooers make the most money?
In New York, NY, with an average of $37,530 a year, among the 16 metro areas we cover.
What is the average shampooers salary in the U.S.?
$31,980 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $32,600, so half of shampooers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should shampooers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of shampooers nationwide earn between $28,550 (25th percentile) and $35,550 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays shampooers the most?
Washington, D.C., with a statewide average of $38,620 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is shampooers pay the lowest?
Houston, TX, at $19,210 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-5093.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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