Shampooers Salary
Salary data across 60 metro areas in the US & CanadaUSD & CAD
Search Jobs on IndeedAvg Median Salary
$28,850
Highest Paying City
San Jose
$42,000
Cities Tracked
60
What Do Shampooers Do?
Shampooers deliver personalized services that improve clients' physical appearance, wellness, or daily lives. They build strong client relationships and take pride in the quality of care they provide.
Work settings include salons, spas, fitness centers, private homes, and entertainment venues. Many work evenings and weekends to accommodate client schedules. Some roles are physically demanding.
Key Skills for Shampooers
Education Requirements
High school diploma; postsecondary training or state license for some roles
Requirements vary widely. Cosmetologists and barbers need state licensure, which typically requires completing an approved training program. Fitness trainers benefit from professional certifications. Childcare workers may need CPR certification.
Career Outlook
Employment is expected to grow about as fast as average, with demand for personal care services driven by population growth and consumer spending on health and wellness.
How to Increase Your Shampooers Salary
- 1.Obtain required state licenses and professional certifications
- 2.Build a loyal client base through excellent service and word-of-mouth referrals
- 3.Develop skills in high-demand specialties within your field
- 4.Consider opening your own business or working as an independent contractor
- 5.Stay current with trends and new techniques in your specialty
Shampooers Salary by City
| City | Median | Average | Range (10th-90th) | Currency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $42,000 | $47,000 | $29,000 - $51,000 | USD | Apply |
| San Francisco, CA | $40,000 | $42,000 | $28,000 - $49,000 | USD | Apply |
| Seattle, WA | $38,000 | $39,000 | $27,000 - $47,000 | USD | Apply |
| New York, NY | $36,000 | $38,000 | $25,000 - $44,000 | USD | Apply |
| Washington DC, DC | $35,000 | $37,000 | $24,000 - $43,000 | USD | Apply |
| Boston, MA | $35,000 | $38,000 | $24,000 - $43,000 | USD | Apply |
| Los Angeles, CA | $34,000 | $38,000 | $24,000 - $42,000 | USD | Apply |
| San Diego, CA | $33,000 | $34,000 | $23,000 - $40,000 | USD | Apply |
| Denver, CO | $33,000 | $35,000 | $23,000 - $40,000 | USD | Apply |
| Honolulu, HI | $33,000 | $37,000 | $23,000 - $40,000 | USD | Apply |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,000 | $33,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | USD | Apply |
| Portland, OR | $32,000 | $34,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | USD | Apply |
| Anchorage, AK | $32,000 | $34,000 | $22,000 - $39,000 | USD | Apply |
| Chicago, IL | $31,000 | $34,000 | $22,000 - $38,000 | USD | Apply |
| Minneapolis, MN | $31,000 | $34,000 | $22,000 - $38,000 | USD | Apply |
| Austin, TX | $31,000 | $32,000 | $22,000 - $38,000 | USD | Apply |
| Baltimore, MD | $31,000 | $32,000 | $22,000 - $38,000 | USD | Apply |
| Sacramento, CA | $31,000 | $34,000 | $22,000 - $38,000 | USD | Apply |
| Hartford, CT | $31,000 | $35,000 | $22,000 - $38,000 | USD | Apply |
| Dallas, TX | $30,000 | $32,000 | $21,000 - $37,000 | USD | Apply |
| Houston, TX | $30,000 | $31,000 | $21,000 - $37,000 | USD | Apply |
| Atlanta, GA | $29,000 | $32,000 | $20,000 - $36,000 | USD | Apply |
| Phoenix, AZ | $29,000 | $32,000 | $20,000 - $36,000 | USD | Apply |
| Raleigh, NC | $29,000 | $31,000 | $20,000 - $36,000 | USD | Apply |
| Charlotte, NC | $29,000 | $30,000 | $20,000 - $36,000 | USD | Apply |
| Columbus, OH | $29,000 | $30,000 | $20,000 - $36,000 | USD | Apply |
| Kansas City, MO | $29,000 | $30,000 | $20,000 - $36,000 | USD | Apply |
| Detroit, MI | $28,000 | $30,000 | $20,000 - $34,000 | USD | Apply |
| Nashville, TN | $28,000 | $29,000 | $20,000 - $34,000 | USD | Apply |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $28,000 | $31,000 | $20,000 - $34,000 | USD | Apply |
| Las Vegas, NV | $28,000 | $31,000 | $20,000 - $34,000 | USD | Apply |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $28,000 | $31,000 | $20,000 - $34,000 | USD | Apply |
| St. Louis, MO | $28,000 | $29,000 | $20,000 - $34,000 | USD | Apply |
| Cincinnati, OH | $28,000 | $29,000 | $20,000 - $34,000 | USD | Apply |
| Milwaukee, WI | $28,000 | $30,000 | $20,000 - $34,000 | USD | Apply |
| Richmond, VA | $28,000 | $31,000 | $20,000 - $34,000 | USD | Apply |
| Miami, FL | $27,000 | $30,000 | $19,000 - $33,000 | USD | Apply |
| Tampa, FL | $27,000 | $29,000 | $19,000 - $33,000 | USD | Apply |
| Orlando, FL | $27,000 | $30,000 | $19,000 - $33,000 | USD | Apply |
| San Antonio, TX | $27,000 | $30,000 | $19,000 - $33,000 | USD | Apply |
| Indianapolis, IN | $27,000 | $29,000 | $19,000 - $33,000 | USD | Apply |
| Cleveland, OH | $27,000 | $29,000 | $19,000 - $33,000 | USD | Apply |
| Tucson, AZ | $27,000 | $28,000 | $19,000 - $33,000 | USD | Apply |
| Toronto, ON | $27,000 | $28,000 | $19,000 - $33,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Jacksonville, FL | $26,000 | $27,000 | $18,000 - $32,000 | USD | Apply |
| Memphis, TN | $26,000 | $27,000 | $18,000 - $32,000 | USD | Apply |
| Louisville, KY | $26,000 | $27,000 | $18,000 - $32,000 | USD | Apply |
| New Orleans, LA | $26,000 | $28,000 | $18,000 - $32,000 | USD | Apply |
| Buffalo, NY | $26,000 | $29,000 | $18,000 - $32,000 | USD | Apply |
| Birmingham, AL | $26,000 | $27,000 | $18,000 - $32,000 | USD | Apply |
| Vancouver, BC | $26,000 | $29,000 | $18,000 - $32,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $25,000 | $27,000 | $18,000 - $31,000 | USD | Apply |
| Calgary, AB | $25,000 | $27,000 | $18,000 - $31,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Ottawa, ON | $24,000 | $26,000 | $17,000 - $29,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Edmonton, AB | $24,000 | $26,000 | $17,000 - $29,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Hamilton, ON | $23,000 | $25,000 | $16,000 - $28,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Montreal, QC | $22,000 | $23,000 | $15,000 - $27,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Halifax, NS | $22,000 | $23,000 | $15,000 - $27,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Winnipeg, MB | $21,000 | $22,000 | $15,000 - $26,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Quebec City, QC | $20,000 | $21,000 | $14,000 - $24,000 | CAD | Apply |