Shampooers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $29,150 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.02
10th percentile $18,910
90th percentile $31,580
Employed locally 30
National median $31,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,910
    25th
    $18,910
    50th (median)
    $29,150
    75th
    $31,580
    90th
    $31,580

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Shampooers salary vs area income 46% Median Shampooers salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Shampooers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $36,320
    California $35,970
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $35,970
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $35,830
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $34,580
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $34,360

    Nearby metros — Shampooers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $26,520

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $25,860
    Animal Caretakers $31,320
    Recreation Workers $35,860
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,540
    Residential Advisors $35,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Shampooers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Shampooers in Athens, GA is $14.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.18 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Shampooers salaries?

    The median Shampooers salary in Athens, GA is 7.4% below the national median of $31,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Shampooers in Athens?

    Entry-level Shampooers (10th percentile) earn around $18,910 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,910.