SOC 39-5093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Shampooers — Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Shampooers in Pittsburgh, PA is $21,510 per year, substantially below the national median of $32,600 — a gap of 34.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Shampooers in Pittsburgh, PA is $21,510 per year, substantially below the national median of $32,600 — a gap of 34.0%. Pay ranges from under $21,430 at the tenth percentile to more than $25,720 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $21,430 to $25,720.
Philadelphia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $32,610. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 644th of 645 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,430 | −34.3% |
| 25th | $21,430 | −34.3% |
| Median (50th) | $21,510 | −34.0% |
| 75th | $25,720 | −21.1% |
| 90th | $25,720 | −21.1% |
| Mean | $23,040 | −29.3% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $32,610 | 710 | |
| 2 | Allentown | $29,740 | — | |
| 3 | Scranton | $19,690 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pittsburgh run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $21,510 goes as far as $22,039 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$21,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$22,039US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $21,510 a year, 34.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,430 to $25,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $32,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Shampooers in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median annual wage is $21,510, or $10.34 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 Pittsburgh, PA is 34.0% 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 Pittsburgh, PA earns more than $25,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,430 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 Philadelphia, at $32,610 per year.
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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