SOC 39-5093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Shampooers — Maryland
Maryland · 2 metro areas compared
At $34,900, median pay for Shampooers in Maryland tracks the national median of $32,600 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,900, median pay for Shampooers in Maryland tracks the national median of $32,600 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,880 and $36,420. The lowest tenth earn under $31,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $38,580.
The area has 500 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.49 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 20 states with published data for this occupation, Maryland ranks 4th by median wage. Baltimore leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $34,280. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 706th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −4.3% |
| 25th | $31,880 | −2.2% |
| Median (50th) | $34,900 | +7.1% |
| 75th | $36,420 | +11.7% |
| 90th | $38,580 | +18.3% |
| Mean | $34,740 | +6.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $34,280 | 230 | |
| 2 | Lexington Park | $32,730 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $34,900 buys what $33,238 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,238US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,900 a year, 7.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $38,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 500 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 20 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $34,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Shampooers in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $34,900, or $16.78 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 Maryland is 7.1% higher. 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 Maryland earns more than $38,580 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baltimore, at $34,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 500 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. 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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