Shampooers Salary by State
The national median pay for shampooers is $32,600 a year. By state, it ranges from $21,810 in Alabama to $38,870 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $23,110
- 25th percentile
- $28,550
- Median
- $32,600
- 75th percentile
- $35,550
- Top 10%
- $38,240
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 8,070 jobs.
Median pay in 19 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $38,870 | +19% | $37,100 | $39,120 | 210 |
| 2 | California | $37,080 | +14% | $35,040 | $37,600 | Not published |
| 3 | New York | $37,070 | +14% | $32,240 | $40,720 | 1,210 |
| 4 | Maryland | $34,900 | +7% | $31,200 | $38,580 | 500 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $34,840 | +7% | $31,200 | $36,120 | Not published |
| 6 | Illinois | $34,190 | +5% | $31,200 | $35,990 | 240 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $34,010 | +4% | $34,010 | $34,580 | Not published |
| 8 | New Jersey | $33,180 | +2% | $32,220 | $47,370 | 690 |
| 9 | Delaware | $32,150 | −1% | $31,200 | $35,890 | 200 |
| 10 | Texas | $31,200 | −4% | $18,200 | $31,200 | 840 |
| 11 | Oklahoma | $29,420 | −10% | $20,130 | $30,100 | 70 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $29,160 | −11% | $18,250 | $31,090 | Not published |
| 13 | Virginia | $28,920 | −11% | $25,810 | $37,340 | 350 |
| 14 | Florida | $28,550 | −12% | $28,350 | $34,760 | 550 |
| 15 | Georgia | $27,560 | −15% | $21,430 | $36,650 | 690 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $26,130 | −20% | $19,690 | $34,000 | 1,000 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $26,030 | −20% | $22,880 | $29,250 | 90 |
| 18 | Michigan | $25,960 | −20% | $25,960 | $25,960 | Not published |
| 19 | Tennessee | $24,160 | −26% | $21,940 | $28,070 | 40 |
| 20 | Alabama | $21,810 | −33% | $18,620 | $23,110 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Shampooers salary questions
Which state pays shampooers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $38,870 a year (+19% vs. the national median of $32,600). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays shampooers the least?
Alabama, with a median of $21,810 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most shampooers work?
New York has the most jobs, about 1,210, with a median of $37,070.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.