Shampooers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,550 or more. The middle half of shampooers in Washington earn between $30,760 and $39,020.
- $29K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $39K75th
- $40K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,200 | $2,933 | $16.92 |
| Median | $36,410 | $3,034 | $17.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,760 | $2,563 | $14.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,020 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Shampooers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Shampooers in Washington earn 9% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($38,620) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($31,980). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $32,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $35,200 | $36,410 | $28,680 | $39,550 | 580 |
| Washington, D.C. | $38,620 | $38,870 | $37,100 | $39,120 | 210 |
| United States | $31,980 | $32,600 | $23,110 | $38,240 | 8,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Shampooers salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $35,200, a single filer in Washington takes home about $29,517 a year, or $2,460 a month and $1,135 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $29,572 | $2,464 |
| Working in DC | $29,517 | $2,460 |
| Working in VA | $29,253 | $2,438 |
| Working in MD | $29,003 | $2,417 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for shampooers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $35,200 buys what about $32,328 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 16.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Shampooers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$34,040
- Lexington Park, MD$34,130
- Richmond, VA$29,490
- Philadelphia, PA$32,170
- Pittsburgh, PA$23,040
- Allentown, PA$29,860
Highest-paying cities for shampooers
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($37,530).
- New York, NY$37,530
- Washington, DC$35,200
- Boston, MA$34,880
- Bridgeport, CT$34,560
- Lexington Park, MD$34,130
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Shampooers salary in Washington: questions
How much do shampooers make an hour in Washington?
$16.92 an hour on average, and $17.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level shampooers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the shampooers take-home pay in Washington?
About $29,517 a year ($2,460 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,200.
Do shampooers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($31,980).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.57, this job is 3.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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