Shampooers
Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.
Also called: Hair Assistant · Shampoo Assistant · Shampoo Person · Shampoo Technician · Shampooer · Stylist Assistant
Median pay (national)
$31,470
$22,880–$35,970 (10th–90th)
Employed (US)
8,890
BLS OEWS, May 2024
Outlook 2024–34
+5.5%
~2,700 openings/yr
Typical entry
No formal educational credential
What the numbers say
Refit analysis ·Pay for shampooers shows a relatively narrow range: the top 10% earn $35,970 versus $22,880 at the bottom 10% — 1.6x. The median of $31,470 leaves roughly 14% of headroom to the 90th percentile, which is where seniority, specialization, and the skills below tend to pay off.
Refit analysis ·Employment is projected to change +5.5% from 2024 to 2034 — faster than the 3% all-occupation average. Even so, BLS projects about 2,700 openings a year, mostly to replace workers who retire or change careers.
Refit analysis ·Where you work moves the number a lot. Across the 18 states with released data, District of Columbia pays the most for this role (median $36,320, +15% vs the national median), while Alabama sits lowest at $20,970 — a 73% spread for the same job title.
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Speaking, Active Listening, Monitoring as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.
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Top skills employers ask for
Ranked by O*NET importance for this occupation.
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Mathematics
- Science
What they actually do
Core O*NET tasks for this role.
- Massage, shampoo, and condition patron's hair and scalp to clean them and remove excess oil.
- Advise patrons with chronic or potentially contagious scalp conditions to seek medical treatment.
- Treat scalp conditions and hair loss, using specialized lotions, shampoos, or equipment such as infrared lamps or vibrating equipment.
- Maintain treatment records.
Tools & technology
- Appointment scheduling software
- Inventory tracking software
- Web browser software
- Email software
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Sales and Marketing
- Public Safety and Security
- Chemistry
- Education and Training
- Psychology
- Administration and Management