Shampooer Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$31,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $32,600
State Rank
#10 of 20
840 employed here

How much does a Shampooer make in Texas?

A Shampooer working in Texas earns a median salary of $31,200 per year, or about $15.00 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $32,600 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $18,200 while the top 10% make $31,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $25,600 and $31,200 a year.

Shampooer salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$18,200$8.75
25th percentile (early career)$25,600$12.31
50th percentile (median)$31,200$15.00
75th percentile (experienced)$31,200$15.00
90th percentile (top earners)$31,200$15.00

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 10th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($31,200) 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 Texas?
The median Shampooer salary in Texas is $31,200 per year, or about $15.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $18,200 at the entry level to $31,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Shampooers about 4% less than the national median of $32,600. Texas ranks 10th out of 20 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Shampooers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,200 a year. About 840 Shampooers are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.