SOC 39-5093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Shampooers — Houston
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Median pay in Houston, TX is $18,200 a year, 44.2% under the national median of $32,600 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Houston, TX is $18,200 a year, 44.2% under the national median of $32,600 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $18,200 and $18,200. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $18,200 and the ninetieth at $26,330.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 699th of 699 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,200 | −44.2% |
| 25th | $18,200 | −44.2% |
| Median (50th) | $18,200 | −44.2% |
| 75th | $18,200 | −44.2% |
| 90th | $26,330 | −19.2% |
| Mean | $19,210 | −41.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Houston run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $18,200 goes as far as $18,744 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 42.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$18,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$18,744US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $18,200 a year, 44.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $18,200 to $26,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Shampooers in Houston, TX?
The median annual wage is $18,200, or $8.75 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 Houston, TX is 44.2% 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 Houston, TX earns more than $26,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $18,200 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.
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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