SOC 39-5093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Shampooers — Delaware
Delaware
The median wage here is $32,150 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $32,600.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $32,150 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $32,600. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,200 and $35,040. The lowest tenth earn under $31,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $35,890.
The area has 200 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Delaware ranks number 9th out of 20 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 504th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −4.3% |
| 25th | $31,200 | −4.3% |
| Median (50th) | $32,150 | −1.4% |
| 75th | $35,040 | +7.5% |
| 90th | $35,890 | +10.1% |
| Mean | $33,190 | +1.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $32,150 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$32,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,214US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,150 a year, 1.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $35,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 20 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Shampooers in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $32,150, or $15.46 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $32,600, so pay in Delaware is 1.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Delaware earns more than $35,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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