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Shampooers in Texas

Want to work as a Shampooers in Texas? Here’s what you need to know. Shampoo and rinse customers’ hair.

What do Shampooers Make in Texas?

For a shampooers working in Texas, the median annual wage is $23,350 per year (or about $11.23/hour).Annual wages span from $22,350 at the 10th percentile to $25,960 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$22,350	$10.74
25th percentile	$22,730	$10.93
Median (50th)	$23,350	$11.23
75th percentile	$25,210	$12.12
90th percentile	$25,960	$12.48

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, shampooers earn a median of $26,903 per year ($12.93/hour), below the Texas median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 174,721 shampooers in the U.S..

Top States for Shampooers Employment

View the states that employ the most shampooers work.

State	Number Employed
California	1,790
New Jersey	1,400
Pennsylvania	1,210
Virginia	790
New York	710
Georgia	700
Illinois	490
Maryland	420
District of Columbia	200
Alabama	180
Delaware	170
Louisiana	160

Highest-Paying States for Shampooers

Where shampooers earn the most: shampooers.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$36,320
California	$35,970
Connecticut	$32,640
New York	$32,050
New Jersey	$31,470
Maryland	$31,200
Illinois	$29,280
Louisiana	$28,130
Delaware	$27,670
Pennsylvania	$27,280

Skills

Key shampooers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for shampooers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, shampooers typically:

• 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.

Work Activities

• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Getting Information

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Facebook

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Cosmetology

Related Careers

Related occupations to shampooers include:

• Dentists, General
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
• Pediatric Surgeons
• Acupuncturists

Also Known As

Hair Assistant, Hair Shampoo Assistant, Salon Shampoo Assistant, Scalp Treatment Operator, Scalp Treatment Specialist, Shampoo Assistant, Shampoo Person, Shampoo Specialist, Shampoo Technician, Shampooer, Shampooist, Stylist Assistant.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 39-5093.00