How much does a shampooer make in Houston?
$18,200a year
Median yearly pay for shampooers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $8.75 an hour or $1,517 a month.
- Hourly
- $8.75
- Vs. national median
- -44%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 16
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,200Median: $18,200Highest 10%: $26,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,200 | $8.75 | |
| 25th | $18,200 | $8.75 | |
| Median | $18,200 | $8.75 | |
| 75th | $18,200 | $8.75 | |
| 90th | $26,330 | $12.66 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for shampooers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
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| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shampooer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $8.75 ($18,200 a year).
Do shampooers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $18,200 against $32,600 nationally, 44% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $31,200, so Houston pays 42% less.
Where does Houston rank for shampooer pay?
16 of 16 metro areas with data.
How much does a shampooer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $26,330 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.