Salaripedia
English

How much does a shampooer make in Chicago?

$35,990a year

Median yearly pay for shampooers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $17.30 an hour or $2,999 a month.

Hourly
$17.30
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
3 of 16
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,990Highest 10%: $35,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,200$15.00
25th$31,200$15.00
Median$35,990$17.30
75th$35,990$17.30
90th$35,990$17.30

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for shampooers.

No other city in the state with data.
Shampooer salary in Illinois Shampooer salary in all states

Related jobs in Chicago

Same field, median yearly pay.

Motion Picture Projectionist$85,460
Mortician$81,440
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$68,260
Barber$49,700
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$49,240
Costume Attendant$49,180
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$48,390
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$47,680
Animal Trainer$46,890
Skincare Specialist$45,330
Salaries for every job in Chicago, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a shampooer make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $17.30 ($35,990 a year).

Do shampooers make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $35,990 against $32,600 nationally, 10% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $34,190, so Chicago pays 5% more.

Where does Chicago rank for shampooer pay?

3 of 16 metro areas with data.

How much does a shampooer make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,990 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.