Shampooer Salary in Michigan (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$25,960
per year
Hourly Rate
$12.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-20% vs US median
US median $32,600
State Rank
#18 of 20
state estimate

How much does a Shampooer make in Michigan?

A Shampooer working in Michigan earns a median salary of $25,960 per year, or about $12.48 per hour. That is 20% below the national median of $32,600 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $25,960 while the top 10% make $25,960 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $25,960 and $25,960 a year.

Shampooer salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$25,960$12.48
25th percentile (early career)$25,960$12.48
50th percentile (median)$25,960$12.48
75th percentile (experienced)$25,960$12.48
90th percentile (top earners)$25,960$12.48

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 18th 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 Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($25,960) 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 Michigan?
The median Shampooer salary in Michigan is $25,960 per year, or about $12.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $25,960 at the entry level to $25,960 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Shampooers about 20% less than the national median of $32,600. Michigan ranks 18th out of 20 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Shampooers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $25,960 a year. 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 Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.