Shampooer Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Shampooers in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$28,550
per year
Hourly Rate
$13.73
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $32,600
State Rank
#14 of 20
550 employed here

How much does a Shampooer make in Florida?

Shampooers in Florida take home a median of $28,550 annually — roughly $13.73 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $32,600.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $28,350 while the top 10% make $34,760 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,410 and $31,270 a year.

Shampooer salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,350$13.63
25th percentile (early career)$28,410$13.66
50th percentile (median)$28,550$13.73
75th percentile (experienced)$31,270$15.03
90th percentile (top earners)$34,760$16.71

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 14th out of 20 states and territories for Shampooer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$38,870
2California$37,080
3New York$37,070
4Maryland$34,900
5Massachusetts$34,840

Working as a Shampooer in Florida

Nationally, about 8,000 people work as Shampooers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($28,550) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Shampooer make in Florida?
The median Shampooer salary in Florida is $28,550 per year, or about $13.73 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,350 at the entry level to $34,760 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Shampooers about 12% less than the national median of $32,600. Florida ranks 14th out of 20 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Shampooers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $28,550 a year. About 550 Shampooers are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.