Is shampooers a good career?
It scores 14/100 and ranks #555 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- No college degree typically required to enter
Possible tradeoffs
- Pays below the U.S. median wage ($32,600 vs $61,390)
What shampooers earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. shampooers earn between $28,550 and $35,550 a year.
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- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
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How much do shampooers make?
The national median wage is $32,600 a year, with the middle half earning between $28,550 and $35,550 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is shampooers a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 14 of 100 and ranks #555 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +5.5% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a shampooer?
The typical entry-level education is no formal educational credential.
Where do shampooers earn the most?
Among states, District of Columbia pays the highest median ($38,870). Local pay for every state and metro is below.