SOC 39-5093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Shampooers — Michigan
Michigan
The median wage for Shampooers in Michigan is $25,960 per year, 20.4% below the national median of $32,600.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Shampooers in Michigan is $25,960 per year, 20.4% below the national median of $32,600. Pay ranges from under $25,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $25,960 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $25,960 to $25,960.
Among the 20 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 18th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 774th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | −20.4% |
| 25th | $25,960 | −20.4% |
| Median (50th) | $25,960 | −20.4% |
| 75th | $25,960 | −20.4% |
| 90th | $25,960 | −20.4% |
| Mean | $25,960 | −20.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $25,960 goes as far as $26,985 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$25,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$26,985US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $25,960 a year, 20.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,960 to $25,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 18th of 20 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Shampooers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $25,960, or $12.48 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 Michigan is 20.4% 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 Michigan earns more than $25,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,960 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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