Shampooers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $26,520 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $12.75
10th percentile $24,440
90th percentile $36,970
Employed locally 460
National median $31,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,440
    25th
    $26,300
    50th (median)
    $26,520
    75th
    $28,310
    90th
    $36,970

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Shampooers salary vs area income 31% Median Shampooers salary is 69% 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
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $29,150

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,480
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,720
    Animal Caretakers $29,010
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,850
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,550
    Recreation Workers $35,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Shampooers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Shampooers in Atlanta, GA is $12.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.62 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Shampooers salaries?

    The median Shampooers salary in Atlanta, GA is 15.7% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Shampooers (10th percentile) earn around $24,440 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,300.