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Shampooers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Shampooers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,080
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.1% vs 2024
$37,110
Mean Salary
$37,080
Median Salary
$17.83
Hourly Rate
Shampooers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Shampooers in California earn a median salary of $37,080 per year ($3,090/month).
This is 20.5% above the national average of $30,760.
California ranks #2 out of 20 states for Shampooers pay.
Salaries increased by 3.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Shampooers
Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Service Orientation
3.0
Monitoring
2.75
Social Perceptiveness
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.23
English Language
4.09
Sales and Marketing
3.22
Public Safety and Security
2.74
Chemistry
2.73
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(67.5% of workers)
Salaries for Shampooers in California range from $35,040 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $37,600 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,080 and $37,080.
Median $37,080
P10: $35,040P25: $37,080P75: $37,080P90: $37,600
10th
$35,040
25th
$37,080
Median
$37,080
75th
$37,080
90th
$37,600
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,040
$16.85
$2,920
25th Percentile
$37,080
$17.83
$3,090
Median (50th)
$37,080
$17.83
$3,090
75th Percentile
$37,080
$17.83
$3,090
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$37,600
$18.08
$3,133
Note: The mean (average) salary of $37,110 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Shampooers in California is $37,080 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $37,110.
What is the salary range for a Shampooers in California?
Salaries for Shampooers in California range from $35,040 at the 10th percentile to $37,600 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,080 and $37,080.
What is the starting salary for a Shampooers in California?
Entry-level Shampooers positions in California typically start around $35,040 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,080 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Shampooers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Shampooers in California is approximately $17.83 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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